ANNUAL REPORTS
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TOWN OF
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YEAR ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 1953
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MANCHESTER, N. H.
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INDEX
Index 2
List of Town Officers 3
Record of Previous Town Meeting 6
Copy of Current Town Warrant 11
Copy of Budget 14
Copy of Summary Inventory 16
Statement of Appropriations and Taxes Assessed 17
Comparative Statement of Appropriations and
Expenditures 19
Balance Sheet (Statement of Assets and Lia-
bilities) 22
Statement of Bonded Debt 25
Schedule of Town Property 26
Town Clerk's Report 27
Tax Collector's Report 29
Treasurer's Report 37
Summary of Receipts 42
Summary of Payments 44
Detail Statement of Payments 47
Report of Trustees of Trust Funds 61
Joseph Stone Fund — Report of Agent 61
Joseph Stone Fund — Report of Treasurer 69
Report of Local Director 70
Expenditures for Civil Defense 72
Report of Weare Public Library 73
Report of Librarian 74
Report of Memorial Day 75
Report of Police Chief 76
Report of Weare Fire Department 78
Report of Forest Fire Warden 80
Report of Blister Rust Control 83
School District Reports 85
Vital Statistics 109
TOWN OFFICERS
1953
Moderator
FRANKLIN FLANDERS
Selectmen
CHARLES C. EVANS J. HARDY LEGGE
WOODROW F. WILSON
Town Clerk
MINNIE T. PEASLEE
Town Treasurer
HENRY T. OSBORNE
Road Agent
BERNARD L. PHELPS, JR.
Tax Collector
CHESTER W. FRENCH (Died March 12, 1953)
GEORGE W. CROSBY
Overseer of the Poor
J. HARDY LEGGE
School Board
EUNICE C. MARSHALL
JAMES J. FITZPATRICK, JR.
RAYMOND L. ROGERS
Supervisors
CHESTER W. FRENCH ALDEN W. LEEDS
PETER I. HOOPER OLLIVE CHASE
Trustees of Trust Funds
SCOTT F. EASTMAN GUY E. EATON
GEORGE A. WATERMAN
Library Trustees
HELEN E. DEARBORN EVA M. SAWYER
DORIS D. EATON
Agent of Stone Fund
LEON A. READE
Health Officer
JOHN H. CONNELL
Forest Fire Warden
WILDER D. TENNEY
Forest Fire Deputies
GERALD H. HIGHT THOMAS J. EASTMAN
NORMAN E. CHASE LOREN C. POWERS
SAMUEL R. BUSSELL MALCOLM C. DEARBORN
GUY E. EATON GEORGE C. SAWYER
CHARLES F. EASTMAN
Fire Wards
GERALD H. HIGHT NORMAN E. CHASE
WILDER D. TENNEY THOMAS J. EASTMAN
CHESTER W. LOWE
Fire Department
GERALD H. HIGHT, Chief
WILDER D. TENNEY, Asst. Chief
Captains, LEON TAYLOR, WOODROW F. WILSON,
GEORGE DWINNELLS, GUY E. EATON
Lieutenants, GERALD PURINGTON, JOSEPH
MAHAN, GEORGE WELCH, CHARLES TODD
Civilian Defense
VERNON R. WOOD, Director
IOLA F. TENNEY, Chief Observer
Police Officers, Bonded
WILLIAM R. HOLT, Chief CHESTER W. LOWE
CHARLES J. ROSE GEORGE E. HALL
BERNARD L. PHELPS, JR.
Town History Committee
HELEN E. DEARBORN DORIS D. EATON
GEORGE A. WATERMAN MARGARET WOOD
Auditors
CHARLES F. EASTMAN
WILLIAM T. STOKES
SAMUEL D. CHASE
ALBERT S. FARMER, Acting
Finance Committee
GEORGE C. SAWYER NORMAN E. CHASE
LEON H. GRANT SPIROS CHAGRASULIS
Term Expires in 1953
CARLISLE DEARBORN CHESTER W. COLBURN
CHESTER W. LOWE LHYL PERRIGO
Term Expires in 1954
WENDELL COLBURN SCOTT F. EASTMAN
LORRAINE E. FOTTLER HAROLD V. FLANDERS
Term Expires in 1955
AUGUST C. BRUYNEEL ARTHUR S. CHASE
GEORGE C. NICHOLS VERNON R. WOOD
Term Expires in 1956
RECORD OF TOWN MEETING
Weare, New Hampshire
March 10, 1953.
At a legal meeting of the Inhabitants of Weare, on
the tenth day of March, 1953, at nine o'clock in the
forenoon :
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator,
Franklin Flanders. Voted to dispense with reading the
Warrant at this time.
Check List posted by the Supervisors. Whole number
names on Check List 949.
Polls open for the election of Town Officers. Voted
to keep polls open to 7 :30 P. M. Voted a one hour recess
from 12 Noon to one o'clck P. M.
Article 1. Whole number votes cast 481.
For Town Clerk
Minnie T. Peaslee had 456, George Crosby had 1.
For Town Treasurer
Henry T. Osborne had 431, Bernard Gunn had 1.
For Selectman for Three Years
Woodrow Wilson had 302, James Cuddihee had 162.
For Road Agent
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr. had 277, Brvan Sargent had
199.
For Overseer of the Poor
J. Hardy Legge had 431, scattering 3.
For Town Auditors
Samuel D. Chase had 430, Charles F. Eastman had
432, William T. Stokes had 413.
Minnie T. Peaslee, Town Clerk; Henry T. Osborne,
Town Treasurer; Woodrow Wilson, Selectmen; Ber-
nard L. Phelps, Road Agent, and J. Hardy Legge, Over-
seer of the Poor, in open meeting were declared elected
by the Moderator and took the oath of office by law
prescribed.
Meeting opened at 10 o'clock by the Moderator.
Reading of the Warrant. Motion made by Charles F.
Eastman and seconded for one minute of silence in
respect to Theodore W. Flanders and Edward Mc-
Glenen. Polls opened for election of Town Officers.
Article 2. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was $17,000 to defray Town charges for the ensuing
year. Selectman Albert Farmer explained to the voters
how this money was used. Motion made by Harold
Flanders and seconded to raise $17,000.
Article 3. Upon motion of George Sawyer and
seconded, voted the Clerk cast one ballot for Scott F.
Eastman for Trustee of Trust Funds for three years.
This having been complied with the Moderator declared
Scott F. Eastman Trustee of Trust Funds for three
years.
Article 4. Upon motion of J. Hardy Legge and
seconded, voted the Clerk cast one ballot for Doris D.
Eaton for Trustee of Library for three years. That
being complied with, the Moderator declared Doris D.
Eaton elected Trustee of Library for three years.
Article 5. Upon motion of Wendell Colburn and
seconded, voted the collection of taxes be left with the
Selectmen.
Vernon Wood asked permission for a Civil Defense
representative to address the meeting. Permission was
granted and Lt. Ray Thomas of the United States Air
Force spoke.
Article 6. Motion made by Jessie Hooper and ac-
cepted that the collection of taxes be left with the
Selectmen and that the same discount as last year be
allowed on taxes.
Article 7. Motion made by George Waterman and
accepted, that the Selectmen and Town Treasurer be
authorized to borrow money in anticipation of taxes.
Article 8. Recommendation of Finance Committee,
presented by George Sawyer, was $18,000 for mainte-
nance of highways and bridges. Selectmen spoke on
what the money was to be used for. Motion made by
Charles Rose and adopted that the sum of $18,000 be
raised.
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Article 9. Finance Committee's recommendation
was to raise amount asked for. George Waterman
moved the sum of $1,587.71 to be used with the sum
of $10,584.73 to be furnished by the State for Class
IV and V Construction, Reconstruction and Better-
ment, be raised. Motion seconded and so voted.
Article 10. Finance Committee recommendation
was that (a) of this Article be adopted; that the
money appropriated be raised under Article 15 by an
issue of bonds or notes, with $1,000 to be paid off year-
ly. Motion was made by Harold Flanders that Finance
Committee's recommendation be adopted and that
$7,000 be appropriated for that purpose, the money to
be raised by an issue of bonds or notes, under Article
15. Motion supported. Lengthy discussion about use of
culverts at site of Tavern bridges, other Town bridges
and need of repair to Half Moon Meadow Bridge first,
on account of use by School buses. Motion adopted and
(b) of Article 10 approved by vote of more than two
thirds of legal voters present and voting.
Article 11. Motion made by Charles Rose and
adopted that this Article be dismissed.
Article 12. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was to continue membership in the Merrimack Valley
Region Association. Motion made by Chester Colburn
and adopted to raise $100.
Article 13. Chester Colburn for Finance Committee
recommended $2,600 for the Weare Volunteer Fire
Department. Motion made by Gordon Porter and sec-
onded to raise $2,000. Discussion. Amendment offered
by Iola Tenney and accepted to raise $2,600. The $2,000
motion was withdrawn, amendment carried. Voted and
accepted that $2,600 be appropriated.
Article 14. Finance Committee recommended pur-
chase of two fire trucks at a cost not to exceed $8,000 ;
the money to be raised by an issue of bonds or serial
notes under Article 15 ; $1,000 to be paid off each year.
Motion made by Harold Flanders that the Finance
Committee's recommendation be adopted and that the
Town vote to appropriate $8,000 for the purchase of
the trucks. Motion seconded by Gerald Hight. Discus-
sion about age and condition of present East Weare
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and South Weare fire trucks, lowering insurance rates,
etc. Unanimous vote to appropriate $8,000 for the pur-
chase of the trucks and raise the money under Article
15.
Article 15. Finance Committee recommended Town
vote to raise $7,000 appropriated under Article 10, by
an issue of bonds or notes, $1,000 to be paid each year,
the proceeds to be used for the reconstruction of Half
Moon Meadow Bridge; Selectmen to determine time
and place of payment, rate of interest and to do what-
ever might be necessary to the issuance of the bonds
or notes. Finance Committee also recommended Town
vote to raise $8,000 appropriated under Article 14, by
an issue of bonds or notes, $1,000 to be paid each year,
the proceeds to be used for the purchase of two fire
trucks, Selectmen to determine time and place of pay-
ment, rate of interest and to do whatever might be
necessary to the issuance of the bonds or notes. Motion
by Wendell Colburn that the Finance Committee's
recommendation be adopted and that the two issues of
bonds or notes be approved, as recommended. This mo-
tion was seconded. Lengthy discussion. Motion carried
by an unanimous vote.
Recess for Voting
Motion made by George Gunn to take up Article 25
in regard to rescinding a motion made in 1944. This
motion was ruled out of order.
Article 16. Recommendation of Finance Commit-
tee was $500. Motion made by J. Hardy Legge and
accepted we raise $500 for repair of water holes and
repair of Riverside dam. Gordon Russell asked for re-
pairs and spoke of the leakage at the North Weare
Dam.
Article 17. No recommendation by Finance Com-
mittee. Motion by George Johnson and seconded to dis-
miss the Article.
Article 18. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was $300. Motion made by J. Hardy Legge and accepted
we raise the sum of $300 for neglected cemeteries.
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Article 19. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was $300. Motion made by Gordon Russell and accepted
we raise $300 for Band Concerts.
Article 20. Motion made by Charles Evans to
accept the bequest contained in the will of Mrs. Sarah
Hazard Peaslee in memory of her late husband, Robert
J. Peaslee. Motion carried.
Article 21. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was $200. Motion made by J. Hardy Legge and accept-
ed we raise $200 for the Weare Library.
Article 22. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was $200. Motion made by J. Hardy Legge and accepted
we raise the sum of $200 for Memorial Day.
Article 23. Recommendation of Finance Committee
was not to raise any money, but that a fee be charged.
Motion made by Henry Nichols to dismiss the Article ;
motion lost. Discussion on "how and who would be
asked to pay." Albert Farmer moved we raise $300 and
that the Moderator appoint a new Committee for
regulating and levying a fee for use. Motion carried.
Gordon Russell asked a Committee of five be appointed ;
three men and two women, one member from the Boat
Club. Wendell Colburn suggested the Committee report
every year. It was asked that Marion Russell be one to
serve on the Committee.
Article 24. No recommendation by Finance Com-
mittee. Motion made by Charles Rose this road be
closed to gates and bars. Motion carried. Charles Rose
withdrew motion. Motion made by Harold Flanders
and accepted to abandon the Class VI road that con-
nects State Route No. 114 with Mt. William Pond Road.
Article 25. Motion made by Charles Eastman and
seconded, not to sell the Town Farm and henceforth to
be known as "Town Forest." George Waterman sug-
gested the motion be made in such a way that the vote
could be rescinded at a future Town Meeting. Charles
Eastman accepted the amendment.
A true copy of Record.— Attest.
MINNIE T. PEASLEE,
Town Clerk.
Weare, N. H., March, 1953.
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TOWN WARRANT
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
To the inhabitants of the Town of Weare in the
County of Hillsborough in said State, qualified to vote
in Town Affairs :
You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in
said Weare on Tuesday, the 9th day of March, next at
nine of the clock in the forenoon, to act upon the fol-
lowing subjects:
1. To choose all necessary Town Officers for the
year ensuing.
2. To raise such sums of money as may be neces-
sary to defray town charges for the ensuing year and
make appropriations of the same, or act in relation
thereto.
(a) Town Officers' salaries.
(b) Town Officers' expenses.
(c) Expense of town hall and other buildings.
(d) Election and registration.
(e) Police department.
(f ) Forest fires.
(g) Insurance.
(h) Vital statistics.
(i) Health department.
(j) Town dumps,
(k) Town poor.
(1) Old age assistance,
(m) Soldiers' aid.
(n) Damages and legal expenses,
(o) White pine blister rust control.
(p) Social security,
(q) Town well and ditch pump.
3. To choose by separate ballot, one Trustee of the
Trust Funds for three years.
4. To choose by separate ballot, one Trustee of the
Library for three years.
5. To make provisions for the collection of taxes.
6. To see if the Town will vote to allow a discount
on taxes.
7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
Selectmen and Town Treasurer to borrow money on be-
half of the Town in anticipation of taxes, said loans to
be payable from taxes for the year 1954 ; and to issue
notes therefor, in the name of the Town, at such rate
of interest and payable at such time, within one year,
and place as the Selectmen shall decide.
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8. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate for the maintenance of highways
and bridges, and take any other vote in relation thereto.
9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-
priate the sum of $1,402.83, to be used with the sum of
$9,352.19 to be furnished by the State, for Class IV
and V construction, reconstruction and betterment aid.
10. To see if the Town will vote to buy a truck for
the use of the Highway Department, appoint a Com-
mittee to purchase the same, and appropriate a sum of
money for such purchase.
11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appro-
priate the sum of $100.00 to continue membership in
the Merrimack Valley Region Association.
12. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate for the Weare Volunteer Fire
Department.
13. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate for water holes and to repair the
Riverdale dam.
14. To see what sum of money the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate for the support of the Concord
Hospital.
16. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate for the care of neglected ceme-
teries.
16. To see what sum of money the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate for band concerts.
17. To see what sum of money the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate for the Weare Library.
18. To see what sum of money the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate for the observance of Mem-
orial Day.
19. To see what sum of money the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate to maintain the Chase Recrea-
tional Park and to take any other vote in relation there-
to.
20. To see if the Town will vote to adopt a 15 year
plan for improving Town roads by hardtopping, using
TRA funds, in the following order: (1) Dearborn Road
from top of hill to junction Road 67; also Sugar Hill
Road 101 from Route 77 to Hopkinton line via Roads
106 and 107; (2) Peaslee Hill Road from new school en-
trance to corner west of Charles Brown's; (3) Hodgdon
Road from Clinton Grove to Route 149; (4) Buxton
School Road from end present hardtop to junction
Little Peacock Road; Gould Road from New Boston
Road to near Route 114; (5) Old Road north from Clin-
ton Grove about 0.3 miles, also from 0.3 miles south of
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Quaker Street to Drury Road, and Quaker Street west
from present hardtop to junction with Old Road; (6)
Barnard Hill Road south one mile from Route 77 ; (7)
connect Peaslee Hill Road with Route 77; Depot Hill
Road to Sugar Hill Road 109, then north on 109, 0.8
miles; Little Peacock Road from Buxton School Road
to New Boston line, also Road 67 from Route 149 to
junction Dearborn Road.
21. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
Selectmen to dispose of any real estate acquired by the
Town through Tax Collector's deeds, by public auction
only. (By Petition).
22. To see if the Town will vote to authorize and
direct the Selectmen to appoint a Committee of three
experienced lumbermen to administer, manage and con-
trol the Town Forests and authorize the Selectmen to
determine the compensation of said Committee. (By
Petition) .
23. To see what sum of money the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate for the compensation of the
Committee to manage the Town Forests. (By Petition).
24. To see whether the Town will adopt the follow-
ing By-Law :
(a) No public dance shall be conducted without
a permit issued by the Selectmen.
(b) The Selectmen shall in any instance have the
discretion to determine whether or not it is
in the interest of the public health, morals or
welfare that such dance should be conducted.
(c) No fee shall be required for said permit.
(d) Anyone conducting a public dance in viola-
tion hereof shall be liable for a fine not to ex-
ceed Ten Dollars, to be turned in to the gen-
eral funds of the Town. (By Petition).
25. To transact any other business that may legally
come before this meeting.
Given under our hands and seal, this 13th day of
February, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred
and fifty-four.
CHARLES C. EVANS,
J. HARDY LEGGE,
WOODROW F. WILSON,
Selectmen of Weare.
A true copy of Warrant — Attest:
CHARLES C. EVANS,
J. HARDY LEGGE,
WOODROW F. WILSON,
Selectmen of Weare.
14 BUDGET OF THE TOWN OF
Estimates of Revenue and Expenditures for the
Compared
Estimated and Actual Revenue, Appropriations and
to December 31,
SOURCES OF REVENUE
From State:
Interest and Dividends Tax
Railroad Tax
Savings Bank Tax
Reimbursement a/c State and Federal
Forest Lands
Reimbursement a/c Exemption of Grow-
ing Wood and Timber
For Fighting Forest Fires
Reimbursement a/c Old Age Assistance
From Local Sources Except Taxes:
Dog Licenses
Business Licenses, Permits and Filing
Fees
Rent of Town Hall and Other
Buildings
Interest Received on Taxes and
Deposits
Income of Departments:
Highway, including rental of equip-
ment
Income from Municipally owned
Utilities:
Water Departments
Rent of Town Pump
Motor Vehicle Permit Fees
Sale of Timber from Town Forest . . .
Amount Raised by Issue of Bonds or
Notes:
Purchase two new Fire Trucks
From Local Taxes Other Than Property
Taxes :
Poll Taxes — Regular at $2 ....x
Severance Taxes
Total Revenues From All Sources Except
Property Taxes
Amount to be Raised by Property Taxes
Total Revenues
Estimated
Actual
Estimated
Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
Previous
Previous
Ensuing
Year 1953
Year 1953
Year 1954
$1,450.00
$1,651.50
$1,650.00
25.00
27.76
25.00
340.00
321.14
325.00
140.00
142.56
140.00
3,000.00
5,765.16
89.20
153.59
2,900.00
600.00
642.47
640.00
15.00
175.10
29.66
15.00
575.00
612.89
2,161.95
600.00
30.00
33.00
52.00
25.00
4,000.00
5,231.90
4,000.00
1,200.00
3,570.49
8,000.00
1,300.00
1,256.00
1,250.00
3,000.00
2,965.44
3,100.00
$15,675.00
$32,911.81
$14,670.00
97,918.91
$112,588.91
WEARE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 15
Ensuing Year January 1, 1954 to December 31, 1954
with
Expenditures of the Previous Year January 1, 1953
1953
PURPOSES OF EXPENDITURES
Current Maintenance Expenses:
General Government :
Town Officers' Salaries
Town Officers' Expenses
Election and Registration Expenses . .
Expenses Town Hall and Other Town
Buildings
Protection of Persons and Property:
Police Department
Fire Department, including forest fires
Blister Rust
Insurance
Civil Defense
Health:
Health Department, including Hospitals
Vital Statistics
Water Holes and Dams
Town Dump
Highways and Bridges:
Town Maintenance — Summer
Town Maintenance — Winter
Street Lighting
General Expenses of Highway Depart-
ment
Town Road Aid
Town Truck
Libraries: <
Public Welfare:
Town Poor
Old Age Assistance
County Poor
Patriotic Purposes:
Memorial Day
Aid to Soldiers and Their Families . . .
Recreation:
Parks and Playgrounds, including Band
Concerts
Public Service Enterprises:
Town Forest
Town History
Cemeteries
Town Well and Ditch Pump
Unclassified:
Damages and Legal Expenses, includ-
ing Dog Damage
Advertising and Regional Associations
Social Security
Interest :
Refunds
On Temporary Loans
On Long Term Notes and Bonds ....
Outlay for New Construction and Per-
manent Improvements :
Highways and Bridges:
Auto Permits
Bounties
South Weare Fire Station
New Equipment
Indebtedness :
Payment on Principal of Debt:
Tax Anticipation Notes
Long Term Notes
Payments to Other Governmental Divisions :
Head Tax
County Taxes
School Taxes
Total Expenditures $107,148.35 $178,906.14 $112,588.91
Appro-
priations
Previous
Year 1953
Actual
Expendi-
tures
Previous
Year 1953
Estimated
Expendi-
tures
Ensuing
Year 1954
$4,200.00
1,500.00
250.00
$3,343.64
1,740.39
200.25
$4,500.00
1,500.00
600.00
1,000.00
1,518.41
1,000.00
500.00
2,700.00
400.00
690.00
553.29
2,901.55
400.00
734.10
150.00
600.00
2,900.00
400.00
500.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
500.00
850.00
89.63
45.25
25.00
933.60
100.00
50.00
500.00
900.00
9,000.00
9,000.00
97.92
9,122.73'
6,183.35
88.65
10,000.00
9,000.00
106.08
1,587.71
200.00
7,676.70
1,587.71
2,030.03
200.00
1,402.83
200.00
2,800.00
4,100.00
2,652.32
4,778.43
180.00
2,600.00
4,700.00
200.00
200.00
164.36
200.00
600.00
1,322.70
600.00
300.00
100.00
62.90
15.72
268.89
117.28
300.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
260.00
88.50
100.00
272.76
100.00
100.00
370.00
400.00
600.00
35.10
373.31
283.63
497.00
170.25
590.05
8,050.00
400.00
510.00
6,000.00
39,362.85
5,000.00
7,000.00
6,100.45
52,862.27
5,078.44
6,100.45
57,886.34
6,200.00
55,000.00
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SUMMARY INVENTORY OF
TAXABLE PROPERTY
Lands and Buildings $1,325,045.00
Electric Utilities (1) 173,311.00
Horses (52) 3,175.00
Oxen (2) 150.00
Cows (289) 36,845.00
Neat Stock (41) 3,165.00
Sheep and Goats (179) 3,085.00
Hogs (4) 100.00
Fowls (50,607) 60,924.00
Boats (36) 1,595.00
Portable Mills (7) 4,100.00
Wood and Lumber 44,540.00
Gasoline Pumps and Tanks (27) 3,830.00
Stock in Trade 43,510.00
Mills and Machinery 16,100.00
Total $1,719,475.00
Less Veteran and Blind Exemptions 120,345.00
Net Valuation used to Compute Tax Rate $1,599,130.00
Number of Inventories Distributed 593
Number of Inventories Returned 398
Number Veterans Exempt Property 126
Number Veterans Exempt Polls 153
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STATEMENT OF APPROPRIATIONS AND
TAXES ASSESSED FOR 1953
Appropriations :
Town Charges
$17,000.00
Fire Department
2,600.00
Town Road Aid
1,587.71
Town Road Maintenance
18,000.00
Water Holes and Riverdale
Dam
500.00
Street Lighting
97.92
Libraries
200.00
Memorial Day
200.00
Chase Park
300.00
Band Concerts
300.00
Cemeteries
300.00
Regional Associations
100.00
Payments on Principal of Debt
6,000.00
Interest
1,000.00
County Tax
6,100.45
School Tax
52,862.27
Total
$107,148.35
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Interest and Dividends Tax
$1,639.64
Railroad Tax
25.00
Savings Bank Tax
350.00
Reimbursement a/c State Lands
i 142.56
Reimbursement a/c Exemp-
tion on Timber
5,751.09
Motor Vehicle Permit Fees
4,500.00
Dog Licenses
600.00
Business Licenses and Permits
80.00
Interest on Taxes
575.00
Lumber from Town Forest
500.00
14,163.29
$92,985.06
Plus Overlay 2,659.61
$95,644.67
Less
648 Poll Taxes at $2.00 1,296.00
Amount to be Raised by Property Taxes $94,348.69
Tax Rate for 1953, $5.90 per hundred.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT
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FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1953
BALANCE
Assets
Cash :
In hands of treasurer $16,783.35
Accounts due Town:
Due From State:
(a) State Forest land reimbursement 147.00
(b) Forest Fire reimbursement 25.72
Other Bills due Town :
Francestown, forest fire 36.06
Unredeemed Taxes:
Levy of 1952 2,384.44
Levy of 1951 497.02
Uncollected Taxes:
Levy of 1953 20,180.77
State Head Taxes— Levy of 1953 775.00
Total Assets $40,829.36
Excess of liabilities over assets (Net Debt) 8,167.77
Grand Total $48,997.13
Net Debt— December 31, 1952 9,829.17
Net Debt— December 31, 1953 8,167.77
Decrease of Debt 1, 661.40
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SHEET
Liabilities
Accounts Owed by the Town :
Unexpended Balances of Special
Appropriations :
Civilian Defense
$525.00
Town History
278.01
Chase Park
101.15
Fund for Purchase two-way Radio-
-P. D. 268.70
Half Moon Meadow Bridge Repair
Payment
1,000.00
Advance of Timber Tax
115.00
Due to State :
State Head Taxes— 1953
Uncollected $775.00
Collected — not remitted to state
treasurer 172.00
947.00
Due to School Districts :
Balance of Appropriation 29,762.27
Long Term Notes Outstanding:
National State Capital Bank — Grader 1,000.00
Amoskeag National Bank— S. A. C. 5,000.00
Loan & Trust Savings Bank— S. A. C. 1,000.00
National State Capital Bank— S. A. C. 2,000.00
National State Capital Bank— Fire Trucks 7,000.00
Total Liabilities $48,997.13
Grand Total $48,997.13
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CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the information contained in
this report was taken from official records and is com-
plete to the best of our knowledge and belief.
January 25, 1954.
CHARLES C. EVANS,
J. HARDY LEGGE,
WOODROW F. WILSON,
Selectmen.
HENRY T. OSBORNE,
Treasurer.
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SCHEDULE OF TOWN PROPERTY
Description Value
Town Hall, lands and buildings $15,000.00
Furniture and equipment 1,000.00
Libraries, lands and buildings 16,000.00
Furniture and equipment 1,000.00
Police Department
Equipment 200.00
Fire Department, lands and buildings 12,000.00
Equipment 10,000.00
Highway Department, lands and buildings 2,500.00
Equipment 9,000.00
Parks, Commons and Playgrounds 1,000.00
Town Well 500.00
Old Town Farm 500.00
Schools, lands and buildings 50,000.00
Equipment 10,000.00
All Lands and Buildings acquired through
Tax Collector's deeds:
Mary Brown place 500.00
Thomas Eaton place 500.00
65a Paige and Bailey land, near Tavern 500.00
10a L. O. Peaslee land, near Craney Hill 25.00
750a Felch land, now Town Forest 3,000.00
30a Dr. Dearborn land, Mt. Misery 75.00
V^a. Fry Meadow, Young land, Deering line 25.00
Frost land site, East Weare 25.00
9i/2a Osborne land, Mt. Misery 25.00
4a Waters Meadow, 2a Barron land, near
gravel bank 25.00
40a J. Smith land, New Boston line 100.00
Jennie Eaton land, Bassett 25.00
Old Cotton Mill Site, Rt. 77, East Weare 50.00
Total
$133,575.00
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TOWN CLERK'S REPORT
Minnie T. Peaslee, Town Clerk
Automobiles
Received for 26 automobile permits
January 1952 to January 1953 $46.40
Received for 967 automobile permits
January 1953 to January 1954 5,185.80
$5,232.20
Paid Henry T. Osborne, Treasurer
$5,232.20
Report of Dog Licenses
137 male dogs @ $2.00
$274.00
69 female dogs @ $2.00
138.00
30 female dogs @ $5.00
150.00
2 dogs
2.17
1 kennel license
25.00
1 kennel license
20.00
6 kennel licenses @ $12.00
72.00
Cash received, penalty 1953
21.50
Cash received on 13 licenses 1952
35.00
Dr.
$737.67
To Cash paid for supplies $30.45
Fee on 259 licenses 64.75
95 20
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$642.47
Paid Treasurer:
Cash
$300.00
Check
342.47
$642.47
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Report of Vital Statistics
Cash paid:
Rev. Earle Y. Fellows, reporting 4 marriages $1.00
Rev. B. Alfred Dumm, reporting 1 marriage .25
Rev. Vernon C. French, reporting 1 marriage .25
Rev. Jonathan N. Mitchell, reporting 1 marriage .25
Rev. Clinton L. Morrill, reporting 1 marriage .25
Rev. Frederick W. Alden, reporting 1 marriage .25
Rev. Rene A. Constant, reporting 1 marriage .25
Gladys Downing, J. of P., reporting 1 marriage .25
Franklin Flanders, J. of P., reporting 3 marriages .75
Dr. E. W. Gillander, reporting 1 death .25
Dr. Samuel Fraser, reporting 2 deaths .50
Dr. A. F. Snay, reporting 2 deaths .50
Dr. Richard Bockus, reporting 1 death .25
$5.00
We have examined the reports of Minnie T. Peaslee,
Town Clerk, and found the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
January 22, 1954.
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TAX COLLECTOR'S ACCOUNT
The following is a summary of the accounts of
Chester W. French, Collector of Taxes, for the period
January 1, 1953 to March 12, 1953 :
Levy of 1952
Dr.
Uncollected January 1, 1953
Property taxes $23,758.32
Poll taxes 240.00
Yield taxes 561.27
Interest collected 69.47
Total Debits
$24,629.06
Cr.
Remittances to Town Treasurer
$7,938.97
Abatements allowed
80.18
Uncollected March 12, 1953:
Property taxes
16,136.74
Poll taxes
104.00
Yield taxes •
369.17
Total Credits $24,629.06
State Head Tax
Levy of 1952
Dr.
Uncollected January 1, 1953 $760.00
Added 10.00
Penalties collected 35.70
Total Debits $805.70
Cr.
Remitted to Treasurer $405.70
Abatements authorized 45.00
Uncollected March 12, 1953 355.00
Total Credits $805.70
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We have examined the accounts of Chester W.
French, Collector of Taxes, for the period January 1,
1953 to March 12, 1953, and find the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
TAX COLLECTOR'S REPORT
George W. Crosby, Tax Collector
Levy of 1952
Dr.
Uncollected taxes as of March 27, 1953 :
Property taxes $16,136.74
Poll taxes
Poll taxes added
Yield taxes
104.00
8.00
369.17
$16,617.91
537 56
Interest collected:
Property taxes
Poll taxes
Yield taxes
$522.71
2.48
12.37
$17,155.47
Cr.
Remittances to Treasurer, March 27, 1953
to December 31, 1953:
Property taxes $15,803.61
Poll taxes 100.00
Yield taxes 357.81
Interest 537.56
$16,798.98
Abatements 356.49
$17,155.47
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Levy of 1953
Dr.
Taxes Committed to me for Collection :
Property taxes $94,348.96
Yield taxes
Poll taxes
2,974.92
1,298.00
$98,521.88
413 61
Added Taxes:
Property taxes
Poll taxes
$377.61
36.00
Interest Collected:
Property
Poll
$5.83
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' $74,173.36
1,036.00
2,413.22
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Cr.
Remittances to Town Treasurer;
Property taxes
Poll taxes
Yield taxes
$98,941.35
$77,622.58
5.86
884.24
57.90
20,180.77
190.00
Interest
Discounts allowed
Abatements
Uncollected Taxes:
Property taxes
Poll taxes
Yield taxes
$19,663.07
246.00
271.70
Paid to Town Treasurer
$98,941.35
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STATE HEAD TAX
Levy of 1952
Dr.
Committed for Collection March 27, 1953 :
Warrant $355.00
Added taxes 20.00
$375.00
Penalties collected 35.30
Cr. $410.30
Remittances to Town Treasurer :
Head taxes $340.00
Penalties 35.30
$375.30
Abatements 35.00
STATE HEAD TAX
Levy of 1953
Dr.
Committed to me for Collection :
Original warrant $4,005.00
Added taxes 130.00
$410.30
$4,135.00
Penalties collected 10.50
$4,145.50
Cr.
Remittances to Treasurer:
Head taxes $3,275.00
Penalties 10.50
$3,285.50
Abatements 85.00
Uncollected taxes 775.00
$4,145.50
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Unredeemed taxes as of
January 1, 1954
1952 delinquent taxes sold
August 1, 1953
Interest collected on
redemptions
TAX SALES ACCOUNTS
Dr.
Tax Sales on Account of Levies of :
1950 1951 1952
$15.32 $1,179.54
$2,384.44
1.41
49.93
$16.73 $1,229.47 $2,384.44
Cr.
Remitted to Town Treasurer
March 27, 1953 to December
31, 1953 $12.00
Deeded to Town of Weare 4.73
Unredeemed December 31, 1953
$732.45
497.02 $2,384.44
$16.73 $1,229.47 $2,384.44
Unredeemed taxes bought by
Town of Weare :
Dwinnells, John M.
Gallien, Catherine
Warren, Mrs. John
Unredeemed taxes bought by
Marion Cram:
Chapman, John G. and Mary
Unredeemed taxes bought by
Town of Weare :
Bly, Kenneth M.
Chancey, Clarence I.
Colvin, Sheldon D.
Drewry, Reginald P.
Dwinnells, John M.
Emerson, Thos. Heirs
Gallien, Catherine
Gilman, I. Ray
Gilman, I. Ray
Gilman, I. Ray
Hall, Harold 0.
Hall, Harold O.
Hall, Harold O.
Nichols, Henry P.
1951
$271.83
208.80
11.12
5.27
1952
$256.99
31.66
7.19
91.69
403.78
10.56
253.92
134.43
8.06
8.06
37.60
28.34
112.85
99.00
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Reade, Charles A. and Anita P.
118.72
Regan, Charles A.
5.50
Stevens, Dwight A.
156.60
Unknown Owner
5.50
Warren, Leon E.
237.02
Watson, Gordon H.
376.97
$497.02 $2,384.44
TAX ABATEMENTS AS AUTHORIZED
1952 Levy
Butler, William, in error $1.63
Nichols, Robert, in error 234.00
Miner, Theodore, unable to collect 97.50
Butler, William, in error 2.00
Boisvert, Roger, veteran 2.00
Tilden, Roseland D., non-resident 2.00
Wood, Vincent R., veteran 2.00
Davis, Ann C, non-resident 2.00
Stevens, Margaret, non-resident 2.00
Gunn, Clayton H., over assessment 11.36
Butler, William, in error 5.00
Duxbury, Herbert L., Sr., in error 5.00
Johnson, Leroy, in error 5.00
Johnson, Gladys, in error 5.00
Davis, Robert E., non-resident 5.00
Davis, Ann C, non-resident 5.00
Stevens, Margaret, non-resident 5.00
1953 Levy
Property Taxes
New England Box Company, over tax $5.90
Poll Taxes
Bailey, Arthur D., over 70 years of age
Burnham, Carroll, veteran
Davis, Robert E., veteran
Eaton, David, veteran
Gilman, Leo, veteran
Gunn, Blanche E., over 70 years of age
Hight, Roger, veteran
Labier, Harold, veteran
Lessard, Eveline, over 70 years of age
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Martin, Nathan, Jr., non-resident
Nichols, Mose, veteran
Pier son, Wilma E., veteran
Pihl, Arthur S., over 70 years of age
Stevens, Emma B., non-resident
Still, Ethel L., veteran's widow
Thorpe, Guy B., over 70 years of age
Thorpe, Maude H., over 70 years of age
Todd, Charles, veteran
Eastman, Charles F., over 70 years of age
Stevens, Harry E., veteran
Goudy, William O., over 70 years of age
Goudy, Mabel, over 70 years of age
Walrath, Willard, over 70 years of age
Tierney, Fanny E., non-resident
Melvin, Stanley, over 70 years of age
Travers, Marjorie, veteran's widow
Hiead Tax
Bailey, Arthur D., over 70 years of age
Gunn, Blanche E., over 70 years of age
Lessard, Evelina, over 70 years of age
Martin, Nathan, Jr., non-resident
Pihl, Arthur S., over 70 years of age
Stevens, Emma B., non-resident
Thorpe, Guy B., over 70 years of age
Thorpe, Maude H., over 70 years of age
Eastman, Charles F., over 70 years of age
DeBardeleben, John L., in active service
French, Chester W., Jr., in active service
Goudy, William O., over 70 years of age
Goudy, Mabel, over 70 years of age
Walrath, Willard, over 70 years of age
Tierney, Fanny E., non-resident
Melvin, Stanley, over 70 years of age
Wild, George V., in active service
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I hereby certify that the foregoing report is correct,
to the best of my knowledge and belief.
GEORGE W. CROSBY,
Collector of Taxes.
We have examined the accounts of George W. Cros-
by, Collector of Taxes, for 1953 and find same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
January 20, 1954.
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TOWN TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1953
Receipts
C. W. French, Collector:
1952 property taxes $7,555.09
Interest, 1952 property taxes 65.86
1952 poll taxes 120.00
Interest, 1952 poll taxes 1.23
1952 head taxes 370.00
Penalties, 1952 head taxes 35.70
1952 timber (yield) taxes 194.41
Interest, 1952 timber taxes 2.38
G. W. Crosby, Collector:
1952 property taxes 15,803.61
Interest, 1952 property taxes 522.71
1952 poll taxes 100.00
Interest, 1952 poll taxes 2.48
1952 head taxes 340.00
Penalties, 1952 head taxes 35.30
1952 timber (yield) taxes 357.81
Interest, 1952 timber taxes 12.37
1950 tax sales redeemed 12.00
1951 tax sales redeemed 732.45
1952 tax sales redeemed 3,309.45
Costs of tax sales 105.40
1953 property taxes 74,173.36
Interest, 1953 property taxes 5.83
1953 poll taxes 1,036.00
Interest, 1953 poll taxes .03
1953 head taxes 3,275.00
Penalties, 1953 head taxes 10.50
1953 timber (yield) taxes 2,413.22
M. T. Peaslee, Clerk:
1952 auto taxes 46.40
1953 auto taxes 5,185.80
1953 dog licenses . 642.47
Selectmen :
Pistol permits 5.10
Rent of town hall 12.00
F. P. Dwinnells, janitor, rent of town hall 6.00
Weare Grange, rent of town hall 11.66
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Selectmen, parking fees, Lake Horace 260.00
G. A. Waterman, parking* fees, Lake Horace 543.85
Russell Amidon, lunch concession, Lake
Horace 20.00
Sidney Livingston, timber (yield) tax
guarantee 150.00
John M. Dwinnells, timber (yield) tax
guarantee 115.00
American Legion, beano licenses 70.00
Halestown Grange, beano licenses 50.00
Hillsborough County, relief reimbursement 195.00
New England Forest Industries, Inc. ;
stumpage, town forest 3,298.49
Walter P. J. Brennan, stumpage, town forest 272.00
Wendel Colburn, forest fire reimbursement 32.40
William T. Stokes, forest fire reimbursement 19.90
Guy Edwards, forest fire reimbursement 16.50
State of New Hampshire:
Forest fire reimbursement 89.20
Road toll refunds 155.18
Taxes lost public forest lands 142.56
Porcupine bounties 79.75
O. A. A. recovery, Winifred Peabody 6.59
O. A. A. recovery, Eva J. Hutchins 56.11
O. A. A. recovery, Eulalia Purington 72.14
O. A. A. recovery, Arthur Peaslee 18.75
Interest and dividends tax 1,651.50
Savings bank tax 321.14
Railroad tax 27.76
Blister rust refund .80
Gas tax money for class V roads 3,782.64
Tax loss, growing wood and timber 5,765.16
Use of town truck 1,574.40
Colburn Brothers, use of town truck 6.75
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., use of town truck 75.10
Charles J. Rose, use of town truck and grader 15.10
Constantine Construction Co., use of grader 490.00
Samuel D. Chase, tarring and tar patching 23.35
Arthur D. Eastman, tarring and tar patching 7.40
Roy N. Reade, tarring and tar patching 25.25
Frank Downing, tarring and tar patching 22.20
Ernest A. Paige, tarring and tar patching 113.80
Henry Scheuermann, tarring and tar patching 179.00
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Spiros Chagrosulis, tarring and tar patching 47.50
Mellissa Philbrick, gravelling 5.40
Elizabeth Morgan, gravelling 9.60
Robert Ladd, gravelling 5.00
Henry Scheuermann, gravelling 17.30
Charles J. Rose, gravelling 14.10
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr. :
Reimbursement, for tire 42.80
Reimbursement, 2 butcher knives 1.80
Reimbursement, tire, tube, anti-freeze,
tighteners 64.92
Reimbursement, truck welding 12.00
Weare School District, reimbursement, bill
paid by error .17
Leon E. Stevens, rent town pasture 10.00
Amelia Liverpool, water rent 7.00
Paula Sawyer:
Water rent 1952 19.00
Water rent 1953 7.00
Community Club, 3 months' wood (Sept.,
Oct., Nov.) 3.00
Charles J. Rose, 2 police badges 6.00
Charles H. Day, Jr., cemetery lot 15.00
Ruth Burleigh, cemetery lot 15.00
Daniel Dodge, old iron 6.31
Franklin Flanders, tar 47.50
Haven Moody, cement 4.88
O. G. Irvine, shingles 18.75
Albert L. Reade, shingles 79.06
Guy Thorpe, chloride 10.00
National State Capital Bank:
Tax anticipation note 39.362.85
Notes for fire trucks 8,000.00
Weare Volunteer Fire Department :
For 2-way police radio, proceeds dance
and raffle 181.70
For 2-way police radio 10.00
Weare Boat Club, Inc., for 2-way police radio 10.00
Weare Parent Teachers' Association, for
2-way police radio 10.00
Weare Community Club, for 2-way police
radio 10.00
Ladies Auxiliary Weare Fire Department, for
2-way police radio 10.00
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Mount William Men's Club, for 2-way police
radio
10.00
Friendship Club, for 2-way police radio
10.00
American Legion Post,
No. 65,
for 2-way
police radio
10.00
Wyoming Grange, for 2
-way pol
ice radio
5.00
Halestown Grange, for 2-way police radio
2.00
Use of town pump:
George Reade
$2.00
Charles Reade
2.00
Harold Bouchard
2.00
Donald Lewis
2.00
Harry Davis
2.00
Adrianna Dodge
2.00
Peter Gelinas
2.00
Harold Locke
2.00
David Whitaker
2.00
George Crosby
2.00
Ann Banks
2.00
Wilfred Brunette
1.00
Donald McGrath
2.00
James Stevens
2.00
John McGrath
2.00
John Dwinnells
2.00
John Reade
2.00
Roger Letendre
2.00
Lloyd Wood
2.00
Roger Boisvert
2.00
Howard Bowie
2.00
Frank Bolton
5.00
Herbert Cram
6.00
52 00
$
*jij,\j\j
Total Receipts
184,399.63
Cash on hand January
1, 1953
$
11,289.86
Total
195,689.49
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Less Selectmen's orders paid $178,906.14
Balance on hand December 31, 1953 16,783,35
Total $195,689.49
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY T. OSBORNE,
Town Treasurer.
December 31, 1953.
We have examined the accounts of Henry T. Os-
borne, Treasurer, and found the same correct.
C. J. EASTMAN,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
Auditors.
January 19, 1954.
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SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS
Receipts
Current Revenue :
From Local Taxes:
Property taxes —
Current year — 1953
Poll taxes —
Current year — Regular
at $2—1953
Yield taxes — 1953
$74,173.36
1,036.00
2,563.22
State head taxes at $5—1953 3,275.00
Total Current Year's Taxes collected
and remitted $80,897.58
Property taxes and yield taxes —
Previous years 23,910.92
Poll taxes — Previous years — Regular
at $2 220.00
State head taxes at $5 — Previous years 710.00
Interest received on taxes 612.89
Penalties on state head taxes 81.50
Tax sales redeemed 4,053.90
Costs of tax sales 105.40
From State:
For Highways and Bridges :
For class V highway maintenance 3,782.64
Road toll refunds 155.18
Interest and dividend tax 1,651.50
Railroad tax 27.76
Savings Bank tax and Building and Loan
Association tax 321.14
Reimbursement a/c State and Federal
forest lands 142.56
Reimbursement a/c exemption of growing
wood and timber 5,765.16
Blister rust refund .80
Fighting forest fires 89.20
Bounties 79.75
Reimbursement a/c old age assistance 153.59
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From County:
For support of poor and aid furnished
soldiers 195.00
From Local Sources, Except Taxes :
Dog licenses 642.47
Business licenses, permits and filing fees 145.10
Parking fees, Lake Horace 803.85
Rent of town property, including highway
equipment— $2,165.95 2,253.61
Sale of town property 3,769.99
Advance on timber tax 265.00
Reimbursements 666.39
Water furnished 33.00
Registration of motor vehicles, 1952
permits 46.40
Registration of motor vehicles, 1953
permits 5,185.80
Receipts Other than Current Revenue:
Temporary loans in anticipation of taxes
during year 39,362.85
Long term notes during year 8,000.00
Two-way Radio Fund, police department 268.70
Total Receipts from All Sources $184,399.63
Cash on hand January 1, 1953 11,289.86
Grand Total $195,689.49
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SUMMARY OF PAYMENTS
Current Maintenance Expenses:
General Government :
Town officers' salaries $3,343.64
Town officers' expenses 1,740.39
Election and registration
expenses 200.25
Expenses town hall and other
town buildings 1,518.41
Protection of Persons and Property:
Police department
553.29
Fire department, including
forest fires
2,901.55
Blister rust
400.00
Bounties
170.25
Damage by dogs
73.50
Insurance
734.10
Civil defense
150.00
Health :
Health department,
including
hospitals
89.63
Vital statistics
45.25
Town dumps
933.60
Highways and Bridges:
Town Road Aid 1,587.71
Town Maintenance —
Summer S9.122.73
Winter 6,183.35
15,306.08
Street lighting 88.65
General expenses of Highway
Department 7,676.70
Town truck 2,030.03
Libraries :
Libraries 200.00
Public Welfare:
Old age assistance 4,778.43
Town poor 2,652.32
Countv poor 180.00
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Patriotic Purposes:
Memorial Day and Veteran's
Associations 200.00
Aid to soldiers and their
families 164.36
Recreation :
Parks and playgrounds, including
band concerts 1,322.70
Public Service Enterprises :
Water holes and dams
25.00
Cemeteries
268.89
Town forest
62.90
Town history
15.72
Unclassified :
Legal expenses
15.00
Auto permits
497.00
Advertising and Regional
Associations
100.00
Taxes bought by town
5,730.58
Refunds
35.10
Town well and ditch pump
117.28
Social Security
272.76
Total Current Maintenance
Expenses
$56,181.07
Interest :
Paid on temporary loans in
anticipation of taxes
$373.31
Paid on long term notes
283.63
Total Interest Payments 656.94
Outlay for New Construction, Equip-
ment and Permanent Improve-
ments :
New South Weare Fire
Station $590.05
New equipment:
Highway $50.00
Other 8,000.00
8,050.00
Total Outlay Payments 8,640.05
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Indebtedness :
Payments on temporary loans
in anticipation of taxes $39,362.85
Payments on long term notes 5,000.00
Total Indebtedness Payments 44,362.85
Payments to Other Governmental
Divisions :
State head taxes paid to
State Treasurer:
1953 taxes $2,797.00
Prior years 2,287.44
$5,078.44
Taxes paid to county 6,100.45
Payments to School Districts :
1952 tax $37,886.34
1953 tax 20,000.00
57,886.34
Total Payments to Other
Governmental Divisions 69,065.23
Total Payments for all Purposes $178,906.14
Cash on hand December 31, 1953 16,783.35
Grand Total $195,689.49
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS
Town Officers' Salaries
Charles C. Evans, selectman $446.00
J. Hardy Legge, selectman 361.00
Woodrow F. Wilson, selectman 267.00
Albert S. Farmer, selectman 144.00
Chester W. French Estate, tax collector 107.35
George W. Crosby, tax collector 1,174.29
Minnie T. Peaslee, town clerk 150.00
Henry T. Osborne, treasurer 450.00
Charles F. Eastman, auditor 87.00
William T. Stokes, auditor 84.00
Samuel D. Chase, auditor 73.00
Total $3,343.64
Town Officers' Expenses
Charles C. Evans, selectman $12.23
J. Hardy Legge, selectman 24.85
Woodrow F. Wilson, selectman 6.07
Albert S. Farmer, selectman and use of truck 16.36
J. L. Hills, town officers bonds 226.83
Spiros Chagrasulis, locating town bound 5.00
Scott F. Eastman, expense of trust funds 50.00
N. H. Assessors Association, dues 3.00
N. H. Tax Collectors' Association, dues 3.00
George W. Crosby, postage and expense of
tax sales, etc. 169.26
Brown and Saltmarsh, supplies 45.29
Weare Telephone Co., service 79.72
Henry T. Osborne, mileage and postage 16.27
Charles R. Hardy, Town Clerks' Association,
dues 2.00
Amoskeag Savings Bank, safe deposit box 6.00
Granite State Press, printing town report 954.52
Donat Corriveau, reporting transfers 26.02
Edson Eastman Co., supplies 12.00
Bridge and Byron, envelopes and letterheads 23.58
Minnie T. Peaslee, postage and supplies 23.04
Sargent Bros., printing tax bills 33.05
C. Edward Bourassa, reporting estates .30
Total $1,74.. 0.39
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Election and Registration
Albert S. Farmer, selectman $12.00
J. Hardy Legge, selectman 12.00
Franklin Flanders, moderator 12.00
Ladies Auxiliary to Weare Fire Department,
dinners 21.00
Marjorie L. Eaton, ballot clerk 12.00
Beatrice Bockus, ballot clerk 12.00
George A. Waterman, ballot clerk 12.00
Olive M. Chase, supervisor 34.75
Alden Leeds, supervisor 18.00
Peter Hooper, supervisor 20.50
Burnham Davis, ballot clerk 12.00
Maxwell Press, ballots 19.00
State of New Hampshire, legalizing election 3.00
Total $200.25
Town Hall and Other Buildings
Burnham Davis, janitor $220.00
Frank Dwinnells, janitor 82.00
Arthur L. Copp, metal supplies 13.63
Public Service Co. of N. H., service 170.32
Gerald H. Hight, plowing 25.00
Thompson-Hoague, iron supplies 5.55
Lawrence Gordon, wood 18.00
George Davis, labor 3*6.50
Weare Center Store, supplies 13.42
Merrimack Farmers Exchange, Inc., cement 48.38
W. H. Cook and Sons, tuning pianos 9.00
Sanel Auto Parts, supplies 11.16
Chase and French, supplies 3.85
George C. Nichols, material and labor 7.34
George A. Waterman, labor 35.00
Charles Gregg, sharpening lawnmower 3.00
George M. Gunn, wood 95.00
Peter A. Harris, repairs to safe 10.00
Emery-Waterhouse Co., shingles and supplies 221.02
Gerald Upton, lumber 28.35
S. R. Bussell, labor 5.00
H. P. Murdough, carpenter 92.15
Leslie Knox, sawing and hauling wood 35.00
Colburn Bros., supplies 3.45
Adams Glass Co., glass for town office 11.24
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N. H. Explosive and Machine Co., compressor
work 11.50
Ralph Perkins, labor 65.00
James Spaulding, labor 44.00
Thomas Quackenbush, labor 101.00
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., labor 61.55
Leo Gilman, labor 32.00
Total
$1,518.41
Town Well and Ditch Dump
Public Service Co. of N. H., service
South Weare Garage, supplies
Lowe and Johnson, supplies
Chase and French, gasoline
Leon Taylor, labor
Weare Center Store, supplies
N. H. Explosive and Machine Co., parts
George C. Nichols, material and labor
Total
$71.00
1.40
.84
2.26
4.00
3.28
13.50
21.00
$117.28
Police Department
William R. Holt, mileage and labor
Chester W. Lowe, mileage and labor
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., mileage and labor
Fred Clement, labor and mileage
Joseph Mahan, labor
J. L. Hills, bonds
Floyds of Manchester, badges
Burnham Davis, care of tramps
Frank Dwinnells, care of tramps
Weare Telephone Co., service
Lowe and Johnson, gasoline
Total
$295.70
129.37
13.00
5.38
27.50
20.00
12.00
24.00
18.75
3.69
3.90
$553.29
Fire Department
Farrar Co., supplies
Henry Rice, gasoline
A. D. Eastman, supplies
N. Hi. Supply Co., supplies
Priscilla Dwinnells, labor at fire house
$149.40
15.66
.90
2.38
34.47
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South Weare Garage, gas, oil, labor and repairs 121 .73
Chase and French, gasoline and supplies 43.71
Elmore Waterman, payroll 531.75
Lowe and Johnson, gas and supplies 17.74
Auto Electric Service, supplies 37.14
Weare Center Store, supplies 4.39
Emery- Waterhouse Co., supplies and equip-
ment 465.54
James A. Coffin, equipment 32.90
S. E. Bean, fuel oil 383.45
J. Hardy Legge, janitor service East Weare 15.00
Public Service Co. of N. H., service 125.01
H. P. Murdough, carpenter 106.65
Hambleton Agency, insurance (trucks) 145.56
R. G. Crowell, insurance (men) 127.80
Wilder D. Tenney, forest fires and training 294.02
Goffstown Grain and Fuel Co., coal 27.00
Sanel Auto Parts, supplies 21.08
S. R. Bussell, labor and trucking 26.95
Weare Telephone Co., service 33.99
Clyde Legge, gas and oil 4.00
Gerald H. Hight, labor 40.00
Thompson-Hoague, supplies 5.35
Wade H. Knowlton, insurance (truck) 50.00
George C. Nichols, labor and supplies 28.02
Leon Taylor, labor 4.00
Henry Nichols, gas, oil, etc. 5.96
Total $2,901.55
Blister Rust Control
N. H. State Forester, appropriation $400.00
Bounties
Charles C. Evans $30.50
J. Hardy Legge 99.50
Woodrow F. Wilson 40.25
Total $170.25
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Health Department
S. R. Bussell, trucking and labor
Gerald H. Hight, bulldozer work
John H. Connell, labor and mileage
$2.00
25.00
62.63
Total
$89.63
Vital Statistics
Minnie T. Peaslee, recording
$45.25
Damage by Dogs
Forest Hill Poultry Farm
William F. Cram
$16.00
57.50
Total $73.50
Town History
George A. Waterman, supplies
$13.47
Margaret Wood, supplies
2.25
Total
$15.72
Winter Roads
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., road agent
$600.30
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., truck
957.90
Malcolm C. Dearborn, grader operator
438.15
Leo Gilman, labor
418.00
Arthur Rice, labor
300.00
Robert Phelps, labor
24.30
Edward Marshall, truck
529.20
George Welch, labor
1.80
Albert S. Farmer, truck
6.70
Bryan Sargent, truck
718.20
Walter Wilson, labor
177.30
Eugene McGilvery, labor
157.50
Lewis Turner, labor
35.10
Vincent Wood, labor
132.30
Willard White, labor
5.40
Lorraine Fottler, Jr., labor
15.30
Alden Colburn, labor
68.10
Sidney Bean, truck
300.90
Nathan Bolieo, labor
47.70
Joseph Mahan, labor
65.10
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John Hahn, labor 175.50
Lanny Van de Bogart 85.50
Clarence Russell, truck 18.90
Wilfred Bowie, labor 66.60
Wayne Rice, labor 41.40
George Sawyer, sand 47.90
Cecil Taylor, labor 7.20
Hugh Spaulding, labor 18.90
George E. Dodge, salt 205.60
State of N. H., salt 55.60
Frank Dwinnells, labor 96.30
Ralph Chancey, labor 21.60
Ralph Perkins, labor 36.90
Howard Parsons, labor 14.00
Roberta Cram, truck 3.30
Sidney Bean, gravel 19.60
James Cuddihee, tractor work 50.00
Thomas Quackenbush, labor 95.10
Donald Lewis, labor 11.70
Channing Rowell, labor 18.90
George Rice, labor 76.50
Chester Rhodenizer, labor 7.20
James Bowie, labor 9.90
Total $6,183.35
Summer Roads
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., road agent $1,142.85
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., truck 1.098.00
Leo Gilman, labor 828.00
Arthur Rice, labor 673.00
Frank Dwinnells, labor 450.90
Wilfred Bowie, labor 70.20
George Rice, labor 593.10
Edward Marshall, labor 34.20
Bruce Brown, labor 7.20
George Sawyer, sand and gravel 68.10
Lorraine Fottler, Jr., labor 32.40
Vincent Wood, labor 88.20
Eugene McGilvery, labor 127.80
Chester Rhodenhizer, labor 1.80
Thomas Bixby, truck 23.10
Thomas Bixby, loader 255.00
Channing Rowell, labor 180.00
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S. E. Bean, truck
302.10
John Hahn, labor
114.30
Malcolm Dearborn, grader operator
898.15
Walter Turner, labor
4.50
Donald Lewis, labor
134.10
Fred Chancey, labor
28.80
Robert Phelps, labor
45.00
Nathan Bolieo, labor
229.50
Edward Marshall, truck
101.10
Wayne Rice, labor
2.70
N. E. Metal Culvert Co., culvert
225.28
Lanny Van de Bogart, labor
27.00
Ralph Perkins, labor
143.90
State of N. H., tar
156.85
Bernard Phelps, Sr., labor
58.50
James Spaulding, labor
20.00
Charles Brown, labor
29.90
S. E. Bean, gravel
22.20
Lloyd Wood, Jr., truck
122.10
Charles Eastman, gravel
23.20
Gerald H. Hight, loader
305.00
Thomas Quackenbush, labor
391.20
Herman Locke, labor
13.50
Louis Turner, labor
5.00
P. L. Buxton, mowing roadside
45.00
Total $9,122.73
General Expenses of Highway Department
Sears Roebuck and Co., vise $17.98
Lyons Iron Works, supplies 7.59
Emery-Waterhouse Co., paint and hardware 383.52
Sanel Auto Parts, chains 33.41
Nichol's Garage, grader fuel, gas, oil, parts,
labor 460.56
George E. Dodge, salt 52.00
R. C. Hazelton Co., grader repairs, wing,
culverts, etc. 2,663.57
Corner Grocery, gas and supplies 4.13
John A. Connare, tires and tubes 98.90
Cohen Machine Co., grader parts 8.60
A. D. Eastman, supplies .73
Maxwell Press, signs 11.70
Lowe and Johnson, supplies 13.22
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X. H. Ring and Son. covering truck seats 10.59
Weare Center Store, supplies 4.08
Colburn Bros., supplies 84.41
Merrimack Farmers Exchange Inc., cement 79.42
Koppers Co., Inc., tar 2.749.69
Joe Thompson's Garage, welding 68.00
Bailey Lumber Co., lumber 187.41
Foy Tire Co., tires 75.00
Treasurer State of X. H., tar 104.57
South Weare Garage, supplies .95
H. T. Osborne, posts 8.00
Harry Dow, lumber 295.97
Paige Belting, Inc., grader repairs 30.06
Gerald Upton, lumber 23.10
Upton and Whitcomb, lumber 139.92
Weare Telephone Co., services 1.35
S. E. Bean, oil and grader fuel 7.20
Kenney Steel Spring Broom Co., steel broom 1.60
Sheet Metal Specialties Co., signs 7.50
Hambleton Agency, grader insurance 41.97
Total
$7,676.70
Town Truck
H. L. Rice, gas and oil $204.46
Xichol's Garage, gas, oil, repairs 103.21
John A. Connare, Inc., tires 224.56
South Weare Garage, parts and labor 71.04
R. C. Hazelton, parts and labor 61.25
Chase and French, gas and oil 28.21
X. H. Ring and Son, covering seats 17.78
Palmer Spring Co., spring 5.92
Foy Tire Co., tires 30.00
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., window 7.50
Emery- Wat erhouse Co., supplies 11.78
Corner Grocery, gas and oil 144.12
Sanel Machine and Paint Supply Co.. supplies 13.36
Farm Bureau Insurance Co., insurance 36.00
Arthur Rice, driver 319.00
R. C. Legge, gas and oil 322.61
Colburn Bros., supplies 4.30
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., driver 36.00
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Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., gas 25.27
Clyde Garfield, Inc., parts and labor 363.68
Total $2,030.03
Note:
Cash received from state for use of truck $1,574.40
Cash received from others for use of truck 90.45
Total $1,664.85
In addition to the above income, the truck was used in
Town work on Town roads without any income, as fol-
lows, (Rates shown are those Town would pay for hire
of similar equipment)
323 Hours @ $1.70 per Hour $549.10
106 Hours @ $3.50 per Hour 371.00
56 Hours @ $2.30 per Hour 128.80
$1,048.90
Total Credits $2,713.75
Total Expense 2,030.03
Excess of Credits $683.72
Civilian Defense
Vernon Wood, part of appropriation $150.00
Street Lighting
Public Service Co. of N. H. $88.65
Social Security
Treasurer, State of New Hampshire $272.76
Town Dumps
S. R. Bussell, labor $587.25
Wilder D. Tenney, labor .75
A. D. Eastman, kerosene 2.00
Raymond Banks, labor 3.00
Clarence George, labor 146.25
Archie Sanderson, labor 7.50
Weare Construction Co., bulldozing 27.00
S. E. Beane, oil 12.35
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T. J. Eastman, rent S. W. dump 25.00
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., labor 11.50
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., truck 19.80
Arthur F. Rice, driver 8.00
Leo Gilman, labor 6.00
Gerald Hight, loamer 70.00
Charles Eastman, gravel 7.20
Total $933.60
Old Age Assistance
Town share paid to Public Welfare Depart-
ment $4,778.43
County Poor
Case handled by Town $180.00
Town Poor
Lowe and Johnson, groceries
$1,127.51
Goodwin Dairy, milk
185.76
Henniker Pharmacy, medicines
26.58
Lewis Ilsley, milk
163.37
Moore General Hospital, service
563.90
Direct aid
110.00
Family Service Society, aid
105.00
S. E. Bean, fuel oil
102.00
R. A. Backus, M. D.
10.00
Albert F. Snay, M. D.
45.70
County of Merrimack, aid
140.00
Howe's Pharmacy, medicines
72.50
Total
$2,652.32
Library
Eva Sawyer, appropriation
$200.00
Memorial Day
Raymond L. Rogers, Commander, appro-
priation $200.00
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Chase Park
West Disinfecting Co., disinfectant and
express $39.05
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., police duty 10.00
Fred L. Clement, police duty 36.62
Murray H, McKay, signs 8.00
Emery Waterhouse Co., supplies 20.00
Weare Center Store, supplies 11.76
Philip Jordan Sons, building fireplaces 55.80
Public Service Co. of N. H., service 22.55
George A. Waterman, labor 236.00
Ruemely Press, printing tickets 35.25
Chester W. Colburn, lumber, labor, bathhouse 348.17
Clement Toy Co., wood for fireplaces 10.90
Mellissa Philbrick, labor 90.00
S. R. Bussell, trucking trash 60.00
Bernard L. Phelps, Jr., labor 11.50
Leo Gilman, labor 10.00
Arthur F. Rice, labor 9.00
Lorraine Fottler, Jr., labor 8.10
Total
Note : The following income was received :
Season parking tickets
Daily parking tickets
Lunch wagon concession
Donations
$1,022.70
$159.00
643.65
20.00
1.20
Total Income
Appropriation
Income
$823.85
$300.00
823.85
Total Available
Expenses
$1,123.85
1,022.70
Balance available 1954 $101.15
Band Concerts
Frank E. Davis, appropriation $300.00
Cemeteries
George A. Waterman, labor $115.00
C. E. Leeds, labor 26.50
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Peter Hooper, mowing 4.00
Perley S. Gilman, labor and paint 33.89
S. R. Russell, trucking 14.50
0. L. Hazelton, setting and resetting bronze
plate 75.00
Total $268.89
Soldiers' Aid
Colburn Bros., groceries $164.36
Advertising and Regional Associations
Merrimack Valley Regional Association,
Appropriation $100.00
Taxes Bought by Town
George W. Crosby, collector $5,730.58
Insurance
Hambleton Agency, workman's insurance $263.89
Hambleton Agency, additional premium 79.35
Hambleton Agency, town hall (3 yrs.) 240.10
Hambleton Agency, town buildings, liability 130.01
Hambleton Agency, Van de Bogart property 6.86
Hambleton Agency, additional premium lia-
bility policy 5.81
Weare Mutual Fire Insurance Co., stage
scenery, piano, Mary Brown place 8.08
Total $734.10
Interest
Loan and Trust Savings Bank $60.00
National State Capitol Bank 96.12
Amoskeag National Bank 127.51
Total $283.63
Legal Expenses
Winslow H. Osborne, Esq., legal services $15.00
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Town Road Aid
Treasurer, State of N. H., 1953 appropria-
tion $1,587.71
New Equipment
Douglas Bascom Rake Co., road rake $50.00
Farrar Co., two fire trucks 8,000.00
Total $8,500.00
Head Tax
Treasurer, State of N. H., 1952 head taxes $2,281.44
Treasurer, State of N. H., 1953 head taxes 2,797.00
Total $5,078.44
Town Forest
George A. Waterman, labor $62.90
Note:
During the year the following stumpage was
sold, New England Forest Industries, Inc.
376,089 ft. pine, hamlock, hard wood $3,282.67
7.91 cords hard wood pulp 15.82
Walter P. J. Brennan:
34,000 ft. pine and hemlock 272.00
Total Income $3,570.49
Expense 62.90
Excess of Credits $3,507.59
Temporary Loans in Anticipation of Taxes
National State Capitol Bank $39,736.16
Long Term Notes
National State Capitol Bank, grader $1,000.00
Loan and Trust Savings Bank, SAC note
No. 4 1,000.00
Amoskeag National Bank, highway con-
struction 1,000.00
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National State Capitol Bank, SAC note No. 3 1,000.00
National State Capitol Bank, fire trucks 1,000.00
Total $5,000.00
County Tax
Hillsborough County Treasurer $6,100.45
Auto Permits
Minnie T. Peaslee, town clerk $497.00
New South Weare Fire Station
A. D. Eastman, supplies $5.50
Weare Construction Co., bulldozing 50.00
Bailey Lumber Co., lumber 83.18
Emery-Waterhouse Co., supplies 2.76
West Side Lumber Co., lumber 23.22
George C. Nichols, material and labor 123.74
H. P. Murdough, carpenter 196.00
Harold M. Martin, building chimney 101.65
Gerald H. Hight, labor 4.00
Total $590.05
Refunds
Elsie Purington, over assessment $35.10
Water Holes and Dams
Gerald H. Hight, bulldozing $25.00
School District
Balance 1952-1953 appropriation $37,886.34
Part 1953-1954 appropriation 20,000.00
Total $57,886.34
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JOSEPH STONE FUND
Report of Agent for 1953
January 1, 1953:
On deposit in the Amoseag Savings Bank $485.37
20 shares Union Pacific Railroad, Common,
book value 1,742.50
10 shares American Tel. & Tel. Company,
book value 1,551.25
20 shares Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
Common, book value 2,247.50
1 share First National Bank of New York,
book value 1,295.00
50 shares Public Service Company of N. H.,
book value 1,431.25
Principal of Fund $8,752.87
Receipts
1953
Jan. 2 First National Bank of N. Y.,
dividend $21.00
2 Union Pacific Railroad Co., dividend 45.00
15 American Telephone & Telegraph
Co., dividend 22.50
Mar. 2 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
dividend 50.00
16 Public Service Company of N. H.,
dividend 22.50
Apr. 1 First National Bank of N. Y.,
dividend 15.00
1 Union Pacific Railroad Co., dividend 25.00
15 American Tel & Tel. Co., dividend 22.50
June 15 Public Service Company of N. H.,
dividend 22.50
15 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, divi-
dend 50.00
July 1 Union Pacific Railroad Co., dividend 25.00
1 First National Bank of N. Y.,
dividend 15.00
15 American Tel. & Tel. Company,
dividend 22.50
17 Withdrawal from Amoskeag Sav-
ings Bank 34.28
68
Sept. 1 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
dividend 50.00
1 Union Pacific Railroad Co., dividend 25.00
15 Public Service Company of N. H.,
dividend 22.50
Oct. 1 First National Bank of X. Y.,
dividend 15.00
15 American Tel. & Tel. Co., dividend 22.50
Dec. 8 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
dividend 50.00
15 Public Service Co. of N. H.,
dividend 22.50
Total $600.28
Payments
Jan. 20 Leona M. Batchelder, Treasurer
of Trustees §88.50
Apr. 21 Leona M. Batchelder, Treasurer
of Trustees 135.00
June 19 Leona M. Batchelder, Treasurer
of Trustees 72.50
July 17 Leona M. Batchelder, Treasurer
of Trustees 96.78
Oct. 7 Leona M. Batchelder, Treasurer
of Trustees 112.50
Sub-Total $505.28
Cash on Hand
Oct. 15 American Tel & Tel. Company,
dividend deposited in National
Bank $22.50
Dec. 8 Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe,
dividend deposited in National
Bank 50.00
Dec. 15 Public Service Co. of N. H., divi-
dend deposited in National bank 22.50
$600.28
Respectfully submitted,
LEON A. READE,
Agent.
69
We have examined the report of Leon A. Reade, and
found the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
January 23, 1954. Auditors.
JOSEPH STONE FUND
Treasurer's Annual Statement
1953
Jan.
1
Amount on hand
$335.84
20
Deposited
261.00
Apr.
20
Deposited
135.00
June
1
Deposited
72.50
July
17
Deposited
96.78
Oct.
7
Deposited
112.50
$1,013.62
Jan.
5
Paid on orders
$10.00
Feb.
2
2
Paid on orders
Paid Amoskeag Savings
Bank
10.00
4.20
2
Paid Leon A. Reade
15.00
2
Paid Leona Batchelder
1.33
4
Paid on orders
205.00
Mar.
7
Paid on orders
10.00
Apr.
18
Paid on orders
5.50
May
18
Paid on orders
25.00
Oct.
9
Paid on orders
35.00
Nov.
30
Paid on orders
380.00
701 03
1 \J J-,\JU
January 1, 1954, amount on hand $312.59
Respectfully submitted,
LEONA M. BATCHELDER,
Treasurer.
We have examined the report of Leona Batchelder,
Treasurer of Stone Fund and find same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
70
REPORT OF LOCAL CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
Another year has rolled around, and we of Civil De-
fense feel that with the loyal support of our patriotic
citizens, we have accomplished very much indeed.
The Ground Observer Corp is the only active unit in
Civil Defense up to the present time. The rest are on a
standby basis as we must be prepared for any emer-
gency, and we must not let our guard down now.
It may seem foolish to some for some of the things
we do sometimes, but we are only doing what our Mili-
tary and Civil authorities who know better than we,
advise us to do. I do hope you people in the town of
Weare will stand behind us, as it has not been an easy
task to keep the Observation Post operating on a twen-
ty-four hour basis for the past year.
Our Chief Observer, Mrs. Tenney, along with many
others have served many hours around the clock in all
kinds of weather. In fact we have one with over 1,000
hours, one with 950, one with 835, one with 684, one
with 615, one with 525, one with 470, and twenty-five
with 250 hours or more. These figures are of January
1, 1954.
On June 22, 1953 Mrs. Tenney and I were invited by
the U. S. Air Force to fly to Syracuse, N. Y., with
Governor Gregg and his staff of Civil Defense officials
of the State of New Hampshire. We were taken on a
tour of Hancock Field, and heard some officials on the
national level speak on civil defense. At that meeting
we were presented with a commendation for the town
of Weare, of which we are very proud. It was presented
and signed by Colonel Robert S. Isreal, Jr. Commander
of the 32nd Air Division which comprises all of New
England, and Northern New York.
The U. S. Air Force tells us that we have the best
Observation Post in the State of New Hampshire. Let's
keep it that way as long as the need may be, and in the
future I wish more would do a little so that a few will
not have to do so much. I do want to thank all of those
who helped us make our task a success.
Respectfully submitted,
VERNON R. WOOD,
Local Civil Defense Director.
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Copy of the Commendation
32nd Air Division
Awards this
COMMENDATION
In recognition of outstanding accomplishment of
continuous operation of its Ground Observer Corps
Post through diligence, perseverance and demonstrated
loyalty of its volunteers to the cause of freedom, there-
by contributing in large measure to the mission of the
United States Air Force and to the common defense of
the United States against hostile air attack, this cer-
tificate of commendation is presented with gratitude
and appreciation to the town of Weare New Hampshire.
Mr. Vernon Wood, Mrs. Iola Tenney,
Observation Post Chief Observer.
Supervisor. Robert g ^^ Jr
Robert H. Wilson, Colonel, USAF,
Lt. Colonel, USAF Commander.
Director of Civil
Defense.
72
EXPENDITURES FOR CIVIL DEFENSE
Public Service Co., lights $61.11
Colburn Bros., supplies 11.48
Brown & Saltmarsh, supplies 3.95
Rowlands, picture frame 4.70
Sears Roebuck & Co., chemical toilet and
chemical 24.18
George Nichols, wiring Observation Post 24.96
Samuel Bussell, trucking and labor 6.00
Alden Colburn, labor on Observation Post 13.50
Brown Boys, cleaning rubbish 1.50
Postage 8.50
Telephone 1.20
Stationery 2.75
Total $163.83
Balance on hand January 1, 1953 $59.50
Received from selectmen 150.00
Total $209.50
163.83
Balance on hand December 31, 1953 $35.67
We have examined the report of Vernon R. Wood,
director and found the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
January 23, 1954.
73
REPORT OF WEARE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR 1953
Report of Treasurer
Receipts :
Balance in bank January 1, 1953
$546.08
Cash on hand
33.00
Josephine Russell Estate
100.00
Trust Funds
221.65
Town Appropriation
200.00
Fees from librarian
23.00
$1,123.73
Payments :
Blanche Gunn, librarian
$240.75
Public Service Co.
44.85
S. E. Bean, oil
62.60
Doris Eaton, books
24.50
Wade H. Knowlton, insurance
71.20
Helen Dearborn, clock
10.95
Weare Fire Insurance Co.
17.00
Gaylord Bros., supplies
5.30
William H. Wise Co., books
7.50
George C. Nichols, repairs
9.80
Winona Hall, typing
11.00
Dorothy Dumm, work at library
10.00
Gerald Hight, snow removal
6.00
Goodman's Book Store, books
259.35
Bank service charge
1.82
Error in forwarding checkbook balance
23.32
Total
$805.94
Balance in bank December 31, 1953
261.79
Cash on hand December 31, 1953
56.00
$1,123.73
We have examined the report of Eva M. Sawyer,
Treasurer, and find the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
January 23, 1954. Auditors.
74
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Books in library
8,507
Purchased
184
Given to library by Mrs. Sara Peaslee
150
Given to library by others
21
Books mended
35
Books discarded
60
Books taken out during year
5,640
Fees collected
$23.10
A number of duplicate books were given to the High
School.
BLANCHE E. GUNN,
Librarian.
75
MEMORIAL DAY REPORT
Received from the town of Weare
$200.00
Paid :
May 6
National Emblem Sales
$2.75
6
The Flag Shop
20.06
22
The Flag Shop
10.62
30
Rev. Earle Fellows
5.00
30
Frank Sawyer
6.00
July 13
Frank Davis, Weare
Band
155.57
Total Paid
200.00
Balance $0.00
CHARLES CHAGRASULIS,
Finance Officer,
Philbrick-Clement Post 56,
North Weare, N. H.
76
REPORT OF POLICE CHIEF
During the year ending December 31, 1953, the fol-
lowing complaints were investigated and acted upon by
the Police Department :
Assault 3
Larceny 5
Armed robbery 1
Drunkenness 5
Vagrancy 1
Non-support 1
Trespass 1
Accosting 1
Using motor vehicle without authority 3
Operating motor vehicle to endanger 3
Operating motor vehicle while under influence 4
Motor vehicle violations 7
Hit and run 2
Juvenile delinquency 1
Disturbing the peace 2
Cruelty to animals 2
Suspicious persons 1
Neglect of miinor children 2
Other activities of the Department included :
Recovery of stolen property of value of $925.25
Motor vehicle violations handled through registry 14
Automobile accidents investigated 10
Summons served for other Departments 3
Lost and missing persons located 3
Commitments 1
Condition of streets reported 5
Doors found open and made secure 12
Stray dogs and animals cared for 7
Live wires down, guarded by police 2
Emergency messages delivered 11
Answering fire alarms to direct traffic.
Settlement of several cases of malicious damage by
children to satisfaction of all concerned.
77
When the new two radio is received we will be better
equipped to answer calls for our services and to give
better protection to the community. We are grateful to
all who contributed so generously to the fund for its
purchase and the Civil Defense Organization which will
share the use of the radio.
We have enjoyed the co-operation and support of the
State Police, the various department heads and all of
the citizens of the Town, and wish to thank each and
every one who has contributed to the success we have
attained.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM R. HOLT,
Police Chief.
78
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE
WEARE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The department answered 34 alarms during 1953 as
follows : 10 building fires, 2 of which were out of town,
11 chimney fires, 11 brush or grass fires, 1 dump fire and
1 tractor. This is about the usual number of fires per
year ; but losses were lower, the fires kept to small size
because of quick reporting and response. Causes of
these fires were : brooder stoves, children, sparks from
chimney on wood shingle roof, lightning, defective
chimney and one fire of undetermined origin. Most of
these fires could have been prevented by having chim-
neys cleaned and repaired, replacing defective funnels,
removing possible causes of fire. Oil burners should be
installed and frequently cleaned by a reliable service
man. Don't take chances with these small burners or
heaters, they are responsible for a big percentage of
the loss of life and property in fires involving homes.
Children cause too many of our fires and should be
taught the dangers of starting or playing with fire.
Most of the fires occur in homes and by practicing pre-
vention there, we could save life, property, and money
for everybody.
Brush and grass fires while more numerous than
usual were all small and did little damage. Some of
these brush fires could have become serious and expen-
sive if prompt action had not been taken. Get a permit
to burn rubbish and grass or brush. Be certain you can
control your fire and make certain it is entirely extin-
guished before leaving it.
Twelve monthly meetings were held by the depart-
ment and fifteen drills were held by the different com-
panies. Several men attended the State Fire School.
The department amended the by-laws to increase the
number of men in each company from 8 to 10. This
brings the membership up to 42 men and makes more
trained men available to make better use of our equip-
ment.
The station at South Weare was completed. Insulat-
ing board was put on the walls and ceiling, a chimney,
the outside and floor painted, an oil burning heater in-
stalled and the drive and yard graded and gravelled. At
East Weare an oil burning heater was installed in the
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station, the outside and the floor painted. The floor was
also painted at the Central Station. Most of this work
was done by members of the department.
The Ladies' Auxiliary was active, they served several
lunches after fires and raised quite a bit of money
through their activities. The kitchen at the Central
Station was greatly improved by these funds. A lino-
leum block floor was laid, linoleum put on all working
surfaces, additional counter, cupboard, and shelf space
added, doors put on all cupboards and an exhaust fan
installed. The department wishes to again express its
appreciation to the auxiliary for the services rendered
and assistance given during the year.
Two new trucks were purchased and put into service
during 1953. Each carries 500 gallons of water, in addi-
tion to pump, hose, ladders, tools, etc., and provided
with tire chains and canvas covers. 11 helmets, 5 coats,
and 2 pairs of boots were added. Part of this equipment
was purchased with company funds.
The department obtained 4 air horns similar to the
one at the Center. These will be placed on existing air
compressors at South, East, and North Weare to sup-
plement our present alarm system.
Beginning February 1, 1953 the insurance under-
writers extended the so-called village limits, where a
rate of insurance is one step lower than that on farm
property not more than two miles by road from the
Central Station and one mile from the South and East
Stations. This should result in a saving for quite a num-
ber of people in these areas. An additional reduction is
now being requested in view of the organization and
equipment the department has at present.
Respectfully submitted,
GERALD EL HIGHT, Chief,
Weare Volunteer Fire Dept.
Board of Fire Wards or Engineers of Weare:
GERALD H. HIGHT, Chief,
WILDER D. TENNEY,
NORMAN E. CHASE,
THOMAS J. EASTMAN,
CHESTER LOWE.
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FOREST FIRE WARDEN'S REPORT, 1953
The Town has paid on account of fires $294.02
The Town has received:
From the State $89.29
From illegal fires 68.80
le the Town :
From the State
From Town of Francestown
From illegal burning
$25.72
36.06
26.10
$135.93
$87.88
W. D. TENNEY,
Warden.
We have examined the report of W. D. Tenney,
Warden and found the same correct.
CHARLES F. EASTMAN,
WILLIAM T. STOKES,
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
Auditors.
January 23, 1954.
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FOREST FIRE WARDEN'S REPORT
DANGER FROM FIRES IN WOODLANDS
Woodland litter, when dry, is highly inflammable and
fires can quickly get out of control. We request your
cooperation to control all fires so that lives and proper-
ty may not be endangered or destroyed, and forests be
kept green to furnish the natural beauty we all enjoy
and to grow timber we will need.
What is "Woodland"?
The term "woodland" is defined by law to include
"cut-over land, slash and such other land as bears a
sufficient amount of wood growth, wood, grass or other
growth as to be likely to be burned over."
When in the woods, you are expected to exercise cau-
tion in the use of fire and to remember that
It is Unlawful to
Throw down lighted matches, cigarettes, or other
burning substances from vehicles or otherwise.
Burn brush, rubbish, grass or other materials when
the ground is not covered with snow, without written
permission from the Forest Fire Warden.
Kindle a camp or cooking fire on land of another with-
out permission from the owner or his agent.
Leave an open fire burning unattended.
Fail to report a forest or brush fire that is out of
control.
Violators are Subject to These Penalties
Anyone letting a fire escape from control, whether or
not he has a permit to kindle the fire, is liable for the
costs of extinguishing the fire.
Anyone found guilty of dropping inflammable mate-
rial in or near woodland shall be fined not more than
$25.
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A person failing to report an uncontrolled brush or
forest fire is liable to a fine of not more than $10.
For kindling a fire in woodland of another without
permission of the owner, or for kindling any fire with-
out a permit when a permit is required, a person may
be fined not more than $200, or imprisoned 60 days.
Damages
Every person who shall set fire on any land, that
shall run upon the land of another, shall pay to the
owner all damages done by such fire.
Be Sure — Get a Permit
Incinerators should be tight, with a close mesh
screen, and be on clean ground.
Open fireplaces used to burn rubbish are classed as
incinerators.
Always clean a space about any open fire to prevent
its spread.
Never burn in dry, windy weather.
Have incinerators inspected by the Forest Fire
Warden and get his written permit.
New Hampshire
Forestry and Recreation Department
Concord
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WHITE PINE BLISTER RUST CONTROL
Town of Weare, N. H.
Town funds expended $399.20
Cooperative funds expended 139.77
Total Expended $538.97
Received from town $400.00
Expended from town funds 399.20
Balance due Town .80
Area covered 4,587 acres
Currant and gooseberry bushes destroyed 566
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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SCHOOL WARRANT FOR 1953
To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town
of Weare qualified to vote in district affairs :
You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in
said district upon the 5th day of March, 1953, at 7:30
o'clock in the afternoon to act upon the following sub-
jects:
1. To choose a Moderator for the ensuing year.
2. To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year.
3. To choose a Member of the School Year for the
ensuing three years.
4. To choose a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
5. To determine and appoint the salaries of the
School Board and Truant Officer, and fix the compen-
sation of any other officers or agents of the district.
6. To hear the reports of Agents, Auditors, Commit-
tees, or Officers chosen, and pass any vote relating
thereto.
7. To choose Agents, Auditors and Committees in
relation to any subject embraced in this warrant.
8. To see what sum of money the district will raise
and appropriate for the support of schools, for the
salaries of school district officials and agents, and for
the payment of statutory obligations of the district,
and to authorize the application against said appropria-
tion of such sums as are estimated to be received from
the state equalization fund together with other income ;
the school board to certify to the selectmen the balance
between the estimated revenue and the appropriation,
which balance is to be raised by taxes by the town.
9. To see what sum of money the district will vote
to raise and appropriate as a deficiency appropriation
for the school year 1952-53.
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10. To see if the district will vote to increase the
insurance on the high school building and high school
shop, and raise and appropriate funds for the same.
11. To see if the district will authorize the School
Board to sell any or all of the now unused school build-
ings of the district at public auction or by any other
method approved by the district.
12. To see if the district will vote to authorize the
School Board to sell the North Weare Schoolhouse, so-
called, to the American Legion, Philbrick-Clement Post
No. 65, of Weare. (By request) .
13. To see if the district will vote to complete the
unfinished rooms of the new Central School, and raise
and appropriate funds for the same.
14. To see if the district will vote to raise such sum
of money as necessary to carry out the purposes of the
preceding article by the issuance of serial bonds or
notes under and in accordance with the Municipal
Bonds Statute and all amendments thereto including
Chapter 5 of the New Hampshire Sessions Laws of
1951, and to authorize the School Board to issue and
negotiate such serial bonds or notes and to determine
the time and place of payment thereof.
15. To see if the district will vote to clear and level
the land to the rear of the East Weare School, use of
which was offered by George Johnson for playground
purposes, and raise and appropriate funds for the same.
16. To see if the district will authorize the School
Board to execute any and all contracts and agreements
necessary, proper, and advisable in connection with the
action taken on the preceding articles in this warrant.
17. To transact any other business that may legally
come before said meeting.
Given under our hands at said Weare this 2nd day
of February, 1953.
DOROTHY MOODY,
JAMES FITZPATRICK,
EUNICE MARSHALL,
School Board of Weare.
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RECORD OF SCHOOL MEETING 1953
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P. M. and
proceeded to the transaction of business as follows :
Article 1. On motion of Franklin Flanders it was
voted that the clerk cast one ballot for Scott F. East-
man for moderator, which was done and the said Scott
F. Eastman was declared elected moderator and in open
meeting took the oath of office prescribed by law.
Article 2. On motion of George Sawyer it was voted
that the moderator cast one ballot for Elsie Purington
for clerk, which was done and the said Elsie Purington
was declared elected clerk and in open meeting took
the oath of office prescribed by law.
Article 3. Nominations for school board member
were made as follows : Raymond L. Rogers, Dorothy E.
Moody, Crandall Wallenstein and Charles Paschall.
Dorothy E. Moody declined the nomination. Total num-
ber of ballots cast 153 of which Crandall Wallenstein
received 14, Charles Paschall 36, and Raymond L.
Rogers 103. The said Raymond L. Rogers was declared
elected and in open meeting took the oath of office pre-
scribed by law.
Article 4. On motion of George Sawyer it was voted
that the clerk cast one ballot for Samuel D. Chase for
treasurer which was done and the said Samuel D. Chase
was declared elected.
Article 5. On motion of Gerald Hight, duly second-
ed, it was voted that the school district officers salaries
be the same as last year.
Article 6. The report of the building committee was
read and accepted. On motion of Wendall Colburn it
was voted to retain the building committee for the en-
suing year. On motion of Lyhl Perrigo it was voted to
elect Dorothy E. Moody to serve on the building com-
mittee for the ensuing year.
Article 7. On motion of Gerald Hight it was voted
that the accounts of the school board be audited by the
town auditors.
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Article 8. It was moved by Wilder Tenney and duly
seconded, that the district raise and appropriate the
sum of S65.887.99 for the support of schools, for the
salaries of school district officials and agents and for
the payments of statutory obligations of the district
and to authorize the application against said appropria-
tion of such sums as are estimated to be received from
the State Equalization Fund together with other in-
come : the school board to certify to the selectmen :
balance between the estimated revenue and the appro-
priation, which balance is to be raised by taxes by the
town. There was much discussion and the motion car-
ried.
Article 9. It was moved by George Sawyer, second-
ed by Gerald Hight. that the sum of S3. 100 be raised
and appropriated as a deficiency appropriation for the
year 1952-53. The motion carried.
Article 10. It was moved by Albert S. Farmer and
duly seconded that this article be dismissed. After
much discussion it was voted to dismiss the article.
Article 11. It was moved by Albert S. Farmer and
duly seconded that the school board be authorized to
dispose of the unused school buildings at North Weare.
South Weare and Riverdale to the best of their ability
and for the best interests of the town. There was much
discussion. A standing vote was requested by Charles
F. Eastman. Total number voting 121. Yes — 39. No —
82. The motion was lost.
On motion of George Sawyer, duly seconded, it was
voted that the school board be authorized to sell at
Public Auction the North Weare, South Weare and
Riverdale school houses so-called reserving the River-
dale School until the land ownership is settled, and
reserving the bell at the North Weare school, the same
to be used either at the High School or the new Central
School.
Article 12. On motion of Hardy Legge. duly second-
ed, it was voted to dismiss the article.
Article 13. It was moved by Lloyd Wood. Jr.. and
duly seconded to complete the unfinished rooms of the
new Central School, to purchase furniture for one room.
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and to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000 for that
purpose. The motion carried.
Article 14. It was moved by Gerald Hight and duly
seconded, to raise and appropriate the sum of $7,000
(seven thousand dollars) to carry out the purposes of
the preceding- article by the issuance of serial bonds
or notes under and in accordance with the Municipal
Bonds Statute and all amendments thereto including
Chapter 5 of the New Hampshire Sessions Laws of
1951, and to authorize the School Board to issue and
negotiate such serial bonds or notes and to determine
the time and place of payment thereof. A standing vote
was requested. Total number voting — 119. Yes — 119.
No — none.
Article 15. On motion of Charles Rose, duly second-
ed it was voted to dismiss the article.
Article 16. A motion was made and duly seconded
that this article be adopted. The motion carried.
Article 17. On motion of Charles Eastman it was
voted to give a rising vote of thanks to George Sawyer
for his generosity with regard to gravel and loam for
fill at the new Central School. A rising vote of thanks
was extended to Mr. Sawyer.
There being no further business a motion was made
at 10:22 P. M. to adjourn the meeting. It was voted to
adjourn.
A true record.
Attest: ELSIE PURINGTON,
Clerk of the District.
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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
SCHOOL WARRANT FOR 1954
To the Inhabitants of the School District in the Town
of Weare qualified to vote in district affairs :
You are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall in
said district upon the 4th day of March, 1954, at 7:30
o'clock in the afternoon to act upon the following sub-
jects.
1. To choose a Moderator for the coming year.
2. To choose a Clerk for the ensuing year.
3. To choose a Member of the School Board for the
ensuing three years.
4. To choose a Treasurer for the ensuing year.
5. To determine and appoint the salaries of the
School Board and Truant Officer, and fix the compensa-
tion of any other officers or agents of the district.
6. To hear the reports of Agents, Auditors, Com-
mittees, or Officers chosen, and pass any vote relating
thereto.
7. To choose Agents, Auditors and Committees in
relation to any subject embraced in this warrant.
8. To see what sum of money the district will raise
and appropriate for the support of schools, for the
salaries of school district officials and agents, and for
the payment of statutory obligations of the district,
and to authorize the application against said appro-
priation of such sums as are estimated to be received
from the state equalization fund together with other
income; the school board to certify to the selectmen
the balance between the estimated revenue and the
appropriation, which balance is to be raised by taxes
by the town.
9. To see what sum of money the district will vote
to raise and appropriate to finish grade and landscape
the grounds adjacent to the new elementary school.
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10. To see what sum of money the district will vote
to raise and appropriate for the purchase of type-
writers and related equipment for a proposed course in
personal typewriting.
11. To see what sum of money the district will vote
to raise and appropriate as a deficiency appropriation
for the school year 1953-54, such deficiency necessitated
by unforeseen expenditures.
12. To transact any other business that may legally
come before said meeting.
Given under our hands at said Weare this 2nd day
of February, 1954.
JAMES J. FITZPATRICK,
RAYMOND L. ROGERS,
School Board of Weare.
A true copy of warrant — Attest :
JAMES J. FITZPATRICK.
RAYMOND L. ROGERS,
School Board of Weare.
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BUDGET OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Estimated
Estimated
Actual
Budget
Receipts
Receipts
1952-53
1953-54
1953-54
1954-55
Cash on Hand,
July 1, 1952
$21,355.60
$1,111.26
State aid
7,735.22
$14,435.72
14,435.72
$14,400.00
Federal Aid:
Reimbursement on
Agricultural
Teacher's Salary
and Travel
1,251.10
1,200.00
1,200.00
1,200.00
Reimbursement on
Home Economics
Teacher's Salary
and Travel
477.54
175.00
485.00
450.00
Veterans' Program
11.16
Tuition :
Elementary
325.00
200.00
150.00
150.00
Secondary
320.00
200.00
220.00
Building Fund:
Capital Reserve
5,198.43
New Notes
7,000.00
Tax Funds :
Current Appro-
priation
53,786.34
49,762.27
49,762.27
52,155.42
Deficiency Appro-
priation
713.66
(Prioi
Yr.)
Trust Funds
117.91
90.00
110.00
115.00
School Lunch:
Federal Funds
1,381.90
850.00
1,500.00
Pupil Funds
1,945.61
7,800.00
6,500.00
Miscellaneous :
Interest
535.47
Other
563.01
2,375.00
Total Receipts, All
Sources
$102,717.95
$66,062.99
$80,665.59
$76,690.42
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OF WEARE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
Est. Yrs. Proposed
Expenses Budget Expenses Budget
1952-5,3 1953-54 1953-54 1954-55
ADMINISTRATION:
1. Salaries of District
Officers $548.00 $561.00 $561.00 $561.00
2. Supt's Salary —
Local Share *868.77 770.85 730.00 737.94
3. Per Capita Tax 534.00 580.00 580.00 632.00
4. Administrative —
Salaries 224.57 265.69 251.00 302.19
5. Administrative —
Supplies 470.69 910.86 900.00 742.61
INSTRUCTION:
6. Teachers' Salaries 31,366.45 36,775.00 33,855.00 36,600.00
7. Books 174.07 450.00 1,344.00 800.00
8. Supplies 1,566.64 1,200.00 1,170.00 1,400.00
10. Other Expenses
of Instruction 866.05 905.00 487.00 840.00
PLANT OPERATION:
11. Janitors' Salaries 2,478.92 2,750.00 2,573.00 2,700.00
12. Fuel 1,836.33 1,600.00 1,380.00 1,800.00
13. Lights and Janitors'
Supplies 747.48 550.00 885.00 600.00
14. Minor Repairs and
Replacements 1,646.42 575.00 2,670.00 1,200.00
AUXILIARY ACTIVITIES:
15. Health 82,3.60 850.00 691.00 868.64
16. Transportation 9,727.00 9,700.00 9,700.00 9,700.00
18. Other Activities :
a. High School
Athletics 350.00 350.00 350.00
b. Playground 50.00 50.00 50.00
c. School Lunch 3,693.62 400.00 7,500.00 8,400.00
FIXED CHARGES:
19. Retirement 1,882.89 2,238.27 2,258.00 2,525.06
20. Insurance 853.64 776.32 1,841.00 737.48
CAPITAL OUTLAY:
21. Land and New
Buildings 37,267.60 4,670.00
22. Improvements to
Buildings 160.11
2,3. New Equipment 134.84 3,459.00 401.00
DEBTS, INTEREST, ETC.:
25. Principal 3,000.00 3,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00
26. Interest 735.00 630.00 848.75 742.50
Total Payments $101,606.69 $65,887.99 $82,753.75 $76,690.42
* Superintendent's Salary and In-Union Travel: Bow $765.38,
Dunbarton $304.78, Goffstown $2,294.18, New Boston $666.89,
Weare $868.77. State's share $2,275.00.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE WEARE SCHOOL DISTRICT
For the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 1952 and
Ending June 30,
1953
Receipts
Cash on hand, July 1, 1952
$21,355.60
State Aid
7,735.22
Federal Aid:
1. Reimbursement on Agricul-
tural Teacher's salary
and travel
$1,251.10
2. Reimbursement on Home
Economics Teacher's Sal-
ary and travel
477.54
3. Veteran's Program
11.16
1,739.80
Tuition :
1. Elementary
$325.00
2. Secondary
320.00
645 00
Building Fund:
V/^r tJ • \J \s
1. Capital reserve
$5,198.43
2. New notes
7,000.00
12,198.43
Trust Funds
1. Current appropriation
$53,786.34
2. Deficiency appropriation
713.66
54,500.00
117.91
Trust Funds:
School Lunch:
1. Federal funds
$1,381.90
2. Pupil funds
1,945.61
3,327.51
Miscellaneous :
1. Interest
$535.47
2. Other
563.01
1,098.48
$
Total Receipts, All Sources
102,717.95
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Payments
1952-1953
Administration :
1. Salaries of District Officers:
a. Elsie Purington, School Board
$15.00
b. Eunice Marshall, School Board
150.00
c. James Fitzpatrick, School Board
150.00
d. Dorothy Moody, School Board
125.00
e. Samuel Chase, Treasurer
100.00
f. William T. Stokes, Auditor
4.00
g. Charles F. Eastman, Auditor
4.00
$548.00
2. Superintendent's Salary (local share, includ
ing In-Union Travel of $159.57)
868.77
3. Per Capita Tax
534.00
4. Salaries of Other Administrative Personnel:
a. Supervisory Union Secretary
$159.57
b. Nellie Perrigo, Census
65.00
224 57
5. Supplies and Expenses:
UMTt U t
a. Weare Telephone Company
$101.67
b. Supervisory Union Office
170.74
c. Superintendent's Out-Union Travel
62.06
d. Lovell Press
31.12
e. Lamson Publishing Co.
14.25
f. Samuel Chase, Postage
24.00
g. Miscellaneous
66.85
470.69
Total
High
Elem.
Instruction :
6. Teachers' Salaries:
Patricia Sullivan $8.00
Beverly Proctor 102.80
Claire Paine 39.20
Eunice Marshall 48.00
$8.00
Frances Gaffney 8.00
311.92
Louise Parker
11.00
Elizabeth Straw
419.00
Eunice Drewry
136.00
Lester Rysnik ,3,723.20
Maurice Bowler 2,723.94
Earle Gavett 3,179.76
Elizabeth Raymond 2,077.79
Francis Sorger 2,075.36
Doris Morse
2,386.44
Reita Davis
2,474.76
Esther Hight
2,482.91
Leona Batchelder
2,594.06
Spiro Anastos
2,075.35
Mary Rosewater
2,066.59
Evelyn Merrill
2,051.68
Katherine Bartlett
362.69
$13,986.05 $17,380.40
$31,366.45
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7. Books:
High
Elem.
Total
a. Scott Foresman
$25.66
$25.66
b. Houghton-Mifflin
51.20
51.20
c. American Book Co.
$68.93
15.63
84.56
d. Follett Publishing Co.
12.65
12.65
$68.93
$105.14
$174.07
8. Scholars Supplies:
a. Scott Foresman
$.318.94
$318.94
b. Milton Bradley Co.
103.13
344.72
447.85
c. J. J. Moreau
48.52
5.32
53.84
d. Center Store
72.01
27.31
99.32
e. Colburn Bros.
94.50
39.71
134.21
f. Clifford Purington
100.30
100.30
g. Follett Publishing Co.
23.98
23.98
h. Community Gas Co.
21.20
21.20
i. Henry Nichols
25.89
25.89
j. Houghton-Mifflin
59.,36
59.36
k. Interstate Pub. Co.
59.62
59.62
1. MacMillan Co.
50.21
50.21
m. Assoc. Teachers Agr.
30.00
30.00
n. Miscellaneous
61.50
80.42
141.92
$616.67
$949.97
$1,566.64
10. Other Expenses of Instruction:
a. Earle Gavett, Travel
$200.81
$200.81
b. School District, Henniker
Hall Rent
128.00
128.00
c. Colburn Bros., A. A. Trans.
237.00
237.00
d. State Board of Education,
Education of Blind
$192.12
192.12
e. Miscellaneous
77.01
31.11
108.12
$642.82
$223.23
$866.05
Operation of School Plants:
11. Salaries of Janitors:
a. Clifford Purington
$875.04
$875.04
$1,750.08
b. Nettie Hadley
76.00
76.00
c. Elton French
76.00
76.00
d. Claire Johnson
190.00
190.00
e. Burnham Davis
386.84
386.84
$875.04
$1,603.88
$2,478.92
12. Fuel:
a. Sidney Bean
$98.00
$973.90
$1,071.90
b. Goffstown Grain & Feed
257.18
246.00
503.38
c. Stanley Nelson
60.00
192.00
252.00
d. Miscellaneous
9.05
9.05
$415.18 $1,421.15 $1,836.33
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High Elem. Total
13.
Light and Janitors' Supplies:
a. Public Service
$245.67
$316.71
$562.38
b. West Disinfecting
41.18
39.43
80.61
c. Milton Bradley
50.16
50.16
d. Miscellaneous
54.33
54.33
$286.85 $460.63 $747.48
14. Minor Repairs and Eeplacements :
a. George Merrill —
Center School Roof
$145.40
$145.40
b. George Nichols
$263.35
759.49
1,022.84
c. East Weare Sewage
264.50
264.40
d. J. J. Moreau
54.14
3.58
57.72
e. Bernard Phelps
14.00
22.00
36.00
f. Miscellaneous
43.11
76.85
119.96
$374.60
$1,271.82
$1,646.42
Auxiliary Activities:
15. Health Supervision:
a. Beatrice Bockus:
Salary
$194.82
$577.61
$772.43
Travel to Clinics
15.61
15.61
b. Supplies:
Center Store
3.00
13.46
16.46
Howe's Pharmacy
17.75
17.75
Miscellaneous
1.35
1.35
$197.82
$625.78
$823.60
16. Transportation — Colburn Bros.
:
a. Contract
$9,700.00
b. Non-Contract
27.00
$9,727.00
18. School Lunch
$3,69,3.62
Fixed Charges:
19. Retirement:
a. Teachers
$1,836.22
b. Superintendent
46.67
$1,882.89
20. Insurance:
a. Farm Bureau
$57.68
b. Hambleton Agency
28.00
c. Weare Mutual
85.14
d. Eaton Agency
422.78
e. Knowlton Agency
235.04
f. J. L. Hills (Treas. Bond)
25.00
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High Elem. Total
Capital Outlay:
21. Land and New Buildings:
a. New School —
Base Project $33,527.95
b New School —
Completion Project 3,7,39.65
22.
Improvements to Buildings :
a. Playground Equipment
b. Express on same
New Equipment:
a. Derry Units:
Express
Resurfacing
b. Used Piano and Express
c. Miscellaneous
3t and Interest:
Principal :
a. Day Trust Co.
Interest on Debt:
a. Day Trust Co.
b. Nat'l State Capital Bank
$141.35
18.76
23.
$56.10
50.00
21.50
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26.
$682.50
52.50
$37,267.60
$160.11
$134.84
$3,000.00
$735.00
Total Payments $101,606.69
99
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TREASURER
For the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1953
Cash on Hand July 1, 1952
$21,355.60
Received from Selectmen:
Current Appropriation
$53,786.34
Special Appropriation
713.66
Received from State Treasurer
10,845.76
Received from Federal Agencies
11.16
Received from Tuitions
645.00
Received as Income from
Trust Funds
117.91
Received from Sale of Notes
and Bonds
7,000.00
Received from Capital Reserve
Bonds
5,198.43
Received from All Other Sources
3,044.09
Total Receipts 81,362.35
Total Amount Available for Fiscal Year $102,717.95
Less School Board Orders Paid 101,606.69
Balance on Hand June 30, 1953 $1,111.26
SAMUEL D. CHASE,
District Treasurer.
July 22, 1953.
100
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that the information contained in
this report was taken from official records and is com-
plete and correct to the best of my knowledge and be-
lief. The accounts are kept in accordance with Section
24 of Chapter 82 of the Revised Laws of New Hamp-
shire 1942, and upon forms prescribed by the State Tax
Commission.
LEWIS F. FOOTE,
Superintendent.
EUNICE C. MARSHALL,
JAMES FITZPATRICK,
RAYMOND L. ROGERS,
School Board.
July 22, 1953
AUDITORS' CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that we have examined the books,
vouchers, bank statements and other financial records
of the treasurer of the school district of Weare of
which the above is a true summary for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1953 and find them correct in all
respects.
C. F. EASTMAN,
HAROLD W. FELCH,
Auditors.
July 22, 1953.
101
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
OF SCHOOLS
To the Citizens of Weare:
I hereby submit my annual report as superintendent
of the Weare Schools.
The opening of schools last September marked a new
chapter in the history of the schools of Weare. For the
first time, all of our pupils in Grades 1-6 were brought
together in the new Central School, which arrangement
provided modern facilities to replace our out-dated one-
room rural schools, and made possible instruction on a
single grade basis. The effective manner in which the
teaching staff, under the able leadership of Mr. Anastos,
has set itself to the task of coordinating all phases of
the new program is a source of gratification to all of us.
The teaching staff of the new Central School com-
bined the teachers from our former rural schools witfi
but one change in personnel, — Mrs. Mary Rose water
asked to be released from her contract and Mr. Ernest
Stevens of Hopkinton was secured as a replacement.
The high school staff experienced three teacher
changes. Miss Elizabeth Raymond (Home Economics),
Mr. Francis Sorger (Social Studies and English), and
Mr. Earle Gavett (Vocational Agriculture) were re-
placed by Mrs. Louise Perkins of Goff stown, Mr. Ronald
McDougall of Berlin, and Mr. Charles Laber of Durham.
Mrs. Perkins, a graduate of Keene Teachers College,
previously taught in Belmont (N. H.) High School. Mr.
McDougall was graduated from Plymouth Teachers
College, and Mr. Laber from the University of New
Hampshire in 1953.
Enrollment
The enrollment figures continue to increase. A year
ago we had some 302 pupils in our schools, of which
number 188 were in grades 1-6, 52 in grades 7 and 8,
and 62 in Grades 9-12. Our present enrollment data
shows 200 pupils in grades 1-6, 51 in junior high, and
68 in the senior high group.
Our preschool census figures do not cause us to antici-
pate any radical growth in our elementary grades 1-6.
102
Our principal problem on that level will be accommodat-
ing any one grade group in the so-called small room in
the new building. (This area was originally intended
for other purposes than for a classroom, but, because
of the need for space, has been used by our present
sixth grade of 27 pupils.) In order to accommodate the
incoming first grade, it may be necessary to reopen the
old Center School until one of our grades is small
enough to be accommodated in the space mentioned
above.
Next fall, however, we do begin to feel the bulge as it
moves into the high school building. At the present
time we have 120 pupils in grades 7-12 in that building.
This number is expected to gradually increase during
the next few years, reaching approximately 138 pupils
in 1956-57 and 150 in 1957-58. The above figures include
only pupils now in our schools and make no allowance
for others who may move into the community.
At the present moment it seems fairly certain that by
1956-57, we will have to retain the seventh grade in the
Central School rather than to move them into the high
school as has been customary. It may be wise for us to
begin to formulate plans to meet this situation.
1954-55 Warrant
The warrant for the 1954 school meeting, included
elsewhere in the report of the School District, contains
an article relative to the purchase of typewriters for a
proposed non-credit course in the high school. This
article is the result of several conferences with a com-
mittee of the P.T.A. appointed for the purpose of dis-
cussing the advisability of a commercial course in the
high school.
At the present time our enrollment in the high school
is not sufficiently large to warrant another teacher on
the faculty, and, furthermore, to install a commercial
course at this time would serve to decrease the enroll-
ments in our present courses to a point that would not
be in the best interests of economy. There is also the
possibility that with a relatively small student body, to
offer a course in commerce might so reduce our enroll-
ments in agriculture and home economics that we
would lose our federal funds of some SI, 700 a year,
103
which sum would then have to be added to the tax levy.
The Board has indicated a willingness to start a pro-
gram in "personal typing" this coming fall, provided
that we have a staff member who can add that subject
to his or her present teaching load. Such an arrange-
ment would provide a course for those of our students
who were available at a given time, and would not allow
for any particular number or group of students to have
the course. It would be a step, even though a small one,
in the direction of commercial work in the future.
Also included in the warrant is an article relative to
the grading and landscaping of the grounds around the
new Central School. Some additional grading has been
done since last fall through the efforts of the School
Board and other interested persons. The Legion Auxili-
ary has purchased a flag pole for the grounds, which
will be 'erected this spring.
Unfortunately the Board is forced to ask for a de-
ficiency appropriation for the current year 1953-54.
The necessary outlay on the high school sewage (for
which no funds were appropriated in the budget), to-
gether with an over-run on insurance and equipment,
indicate a need of an additional $2,500.
The School Board is much concerned over the prob-
lem of the high school heating plant. The boiler has
been in service since the high school was built (some
30 years) , and will without question have to be replaced
within a few years, — in fact we may be faced with the
problem at anytime. It might be wise for us to con-
sider establishing a reserve fund for this expenditure,
rather than have to bear the entire cost in any one-year
period.
Respectfully submitted,
LEWIS F. FOOTE,
Superintendent of Schools.
104
TOTAL ENROLLMENTS 1949-1954
School Grades 1949-50 1950-51 1951-52 1952-53 1953-54
High 9-12 53 47 55 62 68
Junior High 7- 8 50 56 48 52 51
7-12
Center 1
Center 2
Center 3
Center 4
Center 5
Center 6
East 1
East 2
East 3
East 4
East 5
East 6
North 1
North 2
North 3
South 1
South 2
South 3
South 4
103
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13
20
4
5
7
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9
12
9
9
12
8
8
10
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21
24
19
9
3
5
6
2
17
12
10
15
16
7
103
14
16
28
15
14
12
9
9
15
13
11
15
7
114
33
19
27
33
25
26
10
15
10
119
33
34
35
41
30
27
Total Elem.
Grand Total
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145
248
166
269
190
293
198
312
200
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STATISTICS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1952-53
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Junior High 52 49.45 46.97 84.98 .55
Central, Grade 6 26 24.42 22.07 90.37 .16
Central, Grades 4-5 36 33.80 31.49 93.17 .47
Central, Grade 4 25 22.91 21.08 92.01 .69
Central, Grades 2-3 41 38.99 36.02 92.38 .31
Central, Grades 1-2 46 35.41 33.61 94.91 .20
East, Grades 1-2-3 35 32.75 30.56 93.33 .09
323 299.10 279.81 93.55
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TEACHING STAFF 1953-1954
Lester S. Rysnik
Ronald McDougall
Emile A. Bourque
Louise Perkins
Charles F. Laber
Leona Batchelder
Spiro A. Anastos
Ernest Stevens
Esther Hight
Evelyn Merrill
Reita Davis
Doris Morse
Katherine Bartlett
Beatrice Bockus
Principal
English and Social Studies
Mathematics and Science
Home Economics
Agriculture
Junior High
Principal, Central Grade 5
Central, Grade 6
Central, Grade 4
Central, Grade 3
Central, Grade 2
Central, Grade 1
Music
Nurse
106
BUILDING ACCOUNT
Weare Elementary School
(July 1, 1952 to November 10, 1953)
Base Project
(4 rooms and kitchen complete-
-2 rooms "
rough")
Land
$3,056.95
Labor
15,699.10
Concrete and concrete blocks
3,122.33
Lumber
9,779.55
Building supplies
2,697.98
Plumbing and heating
12,312.08
Electrical
1,646.97
Excavation, drives and fill
2,027.34
Sewage (extra)
83.75
Machine — equipment
410.00
Other services
67.30
Miscellaneous
739.88
$51,643.23
Supplementary Project
(Completion 2 rooms)
Contract
$6,061.45
Lightning rods
325.00
6,386.45
Room Furniture
Pupil Desks
$2,000.00
Piano (used)
21.50
Miscellaneous
3.93
2,025.43
Grand Total
$60,055.11
Less refunds
633.05
Net Cost
$59,422.06
107
ANNUAL SCHOOL HEALTH REPORT
At the beginning of the school year the thirty pupils
taking part in the Athletic Program were given a
physical examination by Dr. Albert Snay of Goff stown.
All other pupils were inspected by the School Nurse.
The following defects were found:
Defective tonsils
18
Number corrected
5
Need dental care
100
Number corrected
50
Improved
20
Potential hernia
1
Left gynecomastia
1
Left varicocele
2
All pupils were weighed, measured and given a vision
and hearing test by the School Nurse.
Defective vision 9
Number corrected 6
Defective hearing 5
Number corrected 1
Improved 2
One hundred pupils were given the Patch Test and
two showed positive reactions. Both reactors had chest
X-rays and were found to be all right.
Glasses were obtained for three children through
Sight Conservation Program.
I accompanied one child to Pediatric Clinic in Con-
cord, one child to Dr. Perron in Concord, two children
to the Orthopedic Clinic in Manchester for neurological
examination by Dr. Stone and both were referred to an
ear specialist.
From September 1952 until June, 1953 there were :
Chicken pox 8
Measles 2
Pediculosis 2
Impetigo 1
Ringworm 6
Appendectomy 2
Fractured wrist 1
Fractured finger 1
First Aid received by 36 pupils
108
I helped at one Child Health Conference. Six of our
incoming first graders were examined and had booster
shots, four were vaccinated.
Registration Day was held May 21, 1953 for all chil-
dren who were to enter school in September. These chil-
dren were weighed, measured, given a vision and hear-
ing test.
All children in Grades One through Six inclusive had
their teeth cleaned and four applications of fluorine
applied.
Total number of home visits during the year, 62.
This year Grades One. Two, Four. Seven and Eleven,
and all pupils taking part in our Athletic Program will
receive a physical examination by either Dr. Snay or
Dr. Backus of Goffstown.
Respectfully submitted,
BEATRICE BOCKUS, R. X.
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